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• 🏚️ Why tech billionaires are building bunkers

• 🤖 Survey: More people use AI, but few trust it

• 🌐 New AI browser Dia launches free for Mac users

• 💼 Google launches Gemini Enterprise for businesses

• 🩺 ChatGPT leak hints at new clinician mode

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🏚️ Why tech billionaires are building bunkers ↗️LINK

• What: Reports say tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman are quietly building luxury bunkers and remote compounds—some calling it “apocalypse insurance.” Projects like Zuckerberg’s secretive Koolau Ranch in Hawaii and talk of shelters among AI pioneers hint at growing fear of societal collapse or uncontrolled AI.

• Why: As AI races toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), even top researchers like OpenAI’s Ilya Sutskever have voiced worries about machines surpassing human control. Some see bunkers as a hedge against tech-driven chaos, climate crises, or global unrest.

• Impact: Experts remain split—some call AGI fears exaggerated marketing, while others warn governments and citizens to prepare responsibly. For now, billionaire “doom prepping” reflects deeper anxiety over who controls humanity’s technological future.

🤖 Survey: More people use AI, but few trust it ↗️LINK

• What: A Reuters Institute survey across six countries found that regular AI use has almost doubled since last year. Most people now use AI for research (24%) or simple tasks like writing or coding (21%). ChatGPT leads the way, and over half of users (54%) see AI-powered summaries through Google or Microsoft searches.

• Why: Even as AI becomes part of daily life, only 12% of people say they’re okay with fully AI-written news. Most (62%) still trust human journalists more, especially when accuracy and context matter.

• Impact: The results show a clear split — people like AI for personal help but fear it could hurt truth and credibility in journalism.

🌐 New AI browser Dia launches free for Mac users ↗️LINK

• What: A new AI-powered web browser called Dia is now available for free to Mac users with M1 chips or newer. After a summer beta, it’s the browser’s first full public release. Dia includes a built-in chatbot that can help write emails, summarize pages, or even compare open tabs side-by-side.

• Why: The goal is to make everyday browsing more interactive and productive, appealing especially to students and knowledge workers.

• Impact: With rivals like Perplexity’s Comet and Opera’s Neon, Dia joins a fast-growing wave of AI browsers reshaping how users search, read, and decide online.

💼 Google launches Gemini Enterprise for businesses ↗️LINK

• What: Google has launched Gemini Enterprise, an AI platform that lets companies automate workflows and deploy AI agents across departments like marketing, finance, and HR — no coding required. It integrates with Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace to generate content and analyze data.

• Why: By merging internal data with Google’s tools such as Code Assist and Deep Research, Gemini Enterprise aims to streamline routine work and boost productivity.

• Impact: Early users including Figma, Klarna, and Mercedes report faster, smarter operations—signaling a shift toward AI-powered enterprise automation.

🩺 ChatGPT leak hints at new clinician mode ↗️LINK

• What: Code leaks suggest OpenAI is testing a “clinician mode” in ChatGPT, likely designed for healthcare consultations. Discovered by a lead engineer, it may use GPT-5 to flag health concerns, ask follow-up questions, and adapt to user context and location.

• Why: The feature would extend ChatGPT’s use into medical support, alongside a new voice mode that greets users in their own language for a friendlier experience.

• Impact: If confirmed, clinician mode could mark OpenAI’s biggest step toward health-focused AI — but without official details, it remains speculation for now.

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