In this newsletter:

• ChatGPT launches study mode that guides learning instead of giving answers
• Google’s AI Mode adds Canvas tool, live video help, and file upload support
• Microsoft tests Copilot smart mode that adjusts reasoning speed and depth

Plus, you’ll find new AI tools and this week’s top AI news headlines!

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🎓 ChatGPT Launches Study Mode That Guides Learning Instead of Giving Answers

OpenAI has released Study Mode for ChatGPT, which guides students through problems step-by-step instead of providing direct answers, acting like a virtual tutor that's available 24/7.

What's new:

• Uses the Socratic method to ask guiding questions
• Refuses to give direct answers to homework problems
• Adapts responses based on student skill level
• Available to Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users now
• Coming to ChatGPT Edu subscribers in the coming weeks
• Built with teachers and education experts
• Uses memory from previous chats for personalization
• Can be toggled on or off during conversations
• Provides hints and encourages self-reflection
• Works with voice mode and file uploads

Why it matters:

OpenAI is trying to fix ChatGPT's reputation as a cheating tool by making it actually help students learn. With one in three college students already using ChatGPT, Study Mode could change how millions approach homework and test prep.

However, students can still easily switch back to regular ChatGPT for instant answers, which limits how effective this anti-cheating measure really is.

👀 Read more about ChatGPT AI tutoring!

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🔍 Google’s AI Mode Adds Canvas Tool, Live Video Help, and File Upload Support

Google has launched major updates to AI Mode, including a Canvas feature that creates persistent study guides and travel plans, plus Search Live that lets you ask questions about what your camera sees in real-time.

What's new:

• Canvas creates study guides and plans that save across sessions
• Search Live brings video input through Google Lens
• Upload PDFs and ask detailed questions about documents
• Image uploads now work on desktop browsers
• "Ask Google about this page" option in Chrome address bar
• AI analyzes content from uploaded files with web information
• Canvas will soon support class notes and syllabus uploads
• Available for AI Mode Labs experiment users in the US
• Expanding to UK users with new features
• Google Drive file support coming later this year

Why it matters:

Google is transforming search from quick answers to ongoing work sessions where AI helps you build and refine projects over time.

The Canvas feature competes directly with tools like Notion by letting you create persistent documents, while Search Live makes AI assistance as easy as pointing your phone at something. This pushes Google deeper into productivity and education markets.

👀 Read more about Google's AI evolution!

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🤖 Microsoft Tests Smart Mode That Adjusts Reasoning Speed and Depth

Microsoft is testing a new Smart Mode for Copilot that automatically decides whether to give quick answers or think deeply about problems, preparing for the upcoming GPT-5 release.

What's new:

• Smart Mode adjusts thinking speed based on your question
• Uses GPT-5 to "think quickly or deeply" automatically
• Joins existing Quick Response, Think Deeper, and Deep Research modes
• Currently hidden and in development for testing
• Designed to launch alongside GPT-5 release
• No need to manually choose between different response types
• Will decide on the fly whether to give instant or complex answers
• Combines the strengths of reasoning and non-reasoning AI models
• Still defaults to fast responses in current testing

Why it matters:

Microsoft is preparing Copilot for GPT-5's unified approach that combines quick responses with deep thinking in one model.

Smart Mode could eliminate the guesswork of choosing between different AI response types, making Copilot more intuitive by automatically matching its thinking style to what you need.

This positions Microsoft to offer a smoother AI experience when GPT-5 launches.

👀 Read more about Copilot's upgrades!

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This Week's Top AI News Headlines:

• Apple Reports $94B Q3 2025 Revenue as Tim Cook Highlights Aggressive AI Spend and Strategic Acquisitions (View Article)
• Microsoft Reaches Historic $4 Trillion Market Cap After Azure Revenue Disclosure and AI Investment Surge (View Article)
• OpenAI Disables “Discoverable” ChatGPT Share Feature After Sensitive Conversations Were Indexed by Search Engines (View Article)
• Quora’s Poe Launches Developer API to Grant Access to 100+ Multimodal AI Models for Easy Integration (View Article)
• Why AI Researchers Are Being Paid Like NBA All‑Stars in Meta vs OpenAI Talent War (View Article)
• Oakley and Meta Launch HSTN Limited‑Edition Smart Glasses With Audio, Voice Control, and Subtle Augmentation (View Article)
• Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Proposes Embedding AI‑Generated Ads in Alexa+ Multi‑Turn Conversations as New Revenue Stream (View Article)
• Reddit Reports Q2 2025 Revenue Soared 78% to $500M as AI‑Powered Ads Drive Explosive Growth (View Article)
• Enterprises Shift to Anthropic’s Claude AI as Top Choice, Surpassing OpenAI in Market Share for Safety and Performance (View Article)
• OpenAI Plans First European AI Data Center in Norway to Support Growing Cloud and Compute Demand (View Article)
• Meta Plans $66–$72B AI Infrastructure Investment in 2025, Building Multi‑Gigawatt Data Centers for Superintelligence Ambitions (View Article)

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