In this newsletter:

• Google’s Gemini 3 with record benchmark performance
• OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 Pro and 24-hour autonomous Codex Max
• Google debuts Nano Banana Pro with 4K video generation and pro editing tools

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

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🤖 Google Launches Gemini 3 With Record Benchmark Performance

Google released the Gemini 3 foundation model seven months after Gemini 2.5, delivering breakthrough reasoning capabilities with record-breaking scores on industry benchmarks.

What's new:

• Available now through the Gemini app and AI search for 650 million monthly active users
• Scored 37.4 on Humanity's Last Exam benchmark, beating GPT-5 Pro's 31.64 record
• Topped the LMArena leaderboard measuring user satisfaction
• Gemini 3 Deepthink research version launching for Ultra subscribers after safety testing
• Antigravity coding IDE combines a prompt window, a command-line, and a browser preview
• Multi-pane interface enables agentic coding similar to Cursor 2.0 and Warp
• Agent builds applications by working across the editor, terminal, and browser
• 13 million developers already using Gemini in workflow
• Released one week after OpenAI's GPT-5.1 and two months after Anthropic's Sonnet 4.5

Why it matters:

Gemini 3's 18% performance jump over GPT-5 Pro shifts the competitive landscape as Google's 650 million user base provides an instant distribution advantage over ChatGPT's smaller reach. The model's record benchmarks come as the AI race accelerates, with major releases from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic all landing within weeks of each other.

However, releasing Deepthink while still pending safety testing shows how the competitive pressure forces AI labs to ship frontier models before completing comprehensive safety validation. The Antigravity IDE expands Google's reach beyond just model development into developer tools, directly challenging established coding assistants.

👀 Read more about Gemini 3's launch!

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💻 OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1 Pro and Autonomous 24-Hour Codex Max

OpenAI upgraded GPT-5 Pro to GPT-5.1 Pro for all Pro users with improved writing and data science capabilities, while launching GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, a frontier coding model using "compaction" technology to work autonomously for 24+ hours across millions of tokens.

What's new:

GPT-5.1 Pro:

• Now available to all ChatGPT Pro users, replacing GPT-5 Pro
• Early testing showed users consistently preferred it for writing, data science, and business tasks
• GPT-5 Pro remains available for 90 days before retirement
• Launched November 19 alongside Gemini 3 rollout

GPT-5.1-Codex-Max:

• Available now in Codex CLI, IDE extensions, cloud platforms, and code review tools
• First model trained to operate across multiple context windows using compaction
• Automatically compacts sessions when approaching context limits to continue working
• Scored 77.9% on SWE-bench Verified, beating GPT-5.1-Codex's 73.7%
• Achieved 79.9% on SWE-Lancer IC SWE and 58.1% on Terminal Bench 2.0
• Uses 30% fewer thinking tokens while delivering higher accuracy
• First model with native Windows environment training
• Internal evaluations show the model working independently for 24+ hours on single tasks
• Replaces GPT-5.1-Codex as the default across Codex surfaces
• API access coming soon

Why it matters:

OpenAI launched both models within 24 hours of Gemini 3 to counter Google's benchmark wins by focusing on endurance instead of raw power. GPT-5.1-Codex-Max's compaction solves the context memory problem, letting developers start complex coding projects that run autonomously for 24+ hours without losing track.

However, retiring GPT-5 Pro just three months after launch may make enterprises hesitant to adopt models that quickly become outdated. OpenAI admits GPT-5.1-Codex-Max is its strongest cybersecurity model, but still doesn't meet its own "High" risk threshold, showing the tension between racing to ship competitive features and ensuring proper safety testing.

👀 Read about OpenAI's latest releases!

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🎨 Google Debuts Nano Banana Pro With 4K Video Generation and Pro Editing Tools

Google launched Nano Banana Pro, built on Gemini 3, adding 2K/4K resolution, web search integration, and advanced photography controls for professionals across its AI tools.

What's new:

• Generates 2K and 4K images compared to Nano Banana's 1024 x 1024px max
• Web search pulls recipes and creates flash cards automatically
• Controls camera angles, lighting, depth of field, focus, and color grading
• Renders text in different styles, fonts, and languages
• Combines up to 14 objects or six reference photos in one image
• Keeps a consistent look for up to five people across multiple images
• SynthID tool detects if images were AI-generated in the Gemini app
• Costs $0.139 per 2K image and $0.24 per 4K versus $0.039 for the original
• Now the default in the Gemini app with limits for free users
• Works in Notebook LM, AI Mode search, Flow, Google Slides, Vids, Antigravity IDE

Why it matters:

Nano Banana Pro gives designers and marketers precise camera and lighting controls instead of just artistic styles, combining mockup creation and product visualization in one tool. The web search feature pulls live data that standalone tools like Midjourney can't access.

The 3x-6x higher price and slower speed make it better for final work than quick iterations. Free users hit limits quickly and drop back to the basic model, while Google's watermark detection doesn't use the industry-standard C2PA format.

👀 Read more about Nano Banana Pro!

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My Latest LinkedIn & X/Twitter Posts:

• OpenAI’s (251) prompts playbook for learning and creative work (view post)
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New AI Tools to Boost Your Productivity:

• ​Shoorts: Turns ideas into viral TikToks, Reels & Shorts.
• ​pdf2mp3.com: Converts PDF documents into MP3 audio.
• ​EasyAI: Builds custom AI apps without setup.
• ​seo.ing: Writes SEO articles using multi-agent AI.
• ​SketchTo: Converts sketches to images and vice versa.
• ​Matik: Controls AI content with brand-safe guardrails.
• ​Protaigé: Builds full marketing campaigns from briefs.
• ​LoveGen AI: Generates images and videos from text or uploads.
• ​MakeSong AI: Creates royalty-free songs in any style.
• ​Gemini3: Google’s most intelligent reasoning model.
• ​Wadesk: Translates and replies in WhatsApp with AI.
• ​Refini AI: Polishes and improves AI-generated text.
• ​SupaWrite: Enhances and rewrites text with AI.
• ​PNG.ai: Creates transparent-background images with AI.
• ​Hedy.ai: Conversation coach to help you speak with clarity
• ​HyperTXT: Converts articles into short-form video scripts.
• ​TextToHuman: Generates a human-style voice or video from text.
• ​SAM3D: Generates 3D assets using Meta’s AI.

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This Week's Top AI News Headlines:

• AI Startups Promote $100M+ Annual Revenue to Attract Top Talent in Competitive Hiring Landscape (View Article)
• Arizona Becomes New Chip Manufacturing Hub With $200B in Investments Amid Water and Worker Safety Concerns (View Article)
• Google’s Nano Banana Pro AI Tool Easily Generates Sensitive and False Historical Imagery With Minimal Guardrails (View Article)
• Amazon Expands Alexa Plus to Canada, Marking First Global Launch of AI‑Powered Voice Assistant Upgrade (View Article)
• Elon Musk’s Grok AI Chatbot Makes Outlandish Claims About His Superiority in Fitness, Comedy, and Even Resurrection (View Article)
• OpenAI Launches Free ChatGPT for Teachers With Tools to Create Lessons, Quizzes, and Assignments Until 2027 (View Article)
• Microsoft’s Advanced Paste Tool in PowerToys Now Supports On‑Device AI for Private, Cost‑Free Copy and Paste Features (View Article)
• OpenAI Adds Group Chats to ChatGPT, Enabling Up to 20 Users To Collaborate in Shared AI Conversations (View Article)
• Perplexity Launches Comet AI Browser on Android With Voice Mode and Built‑In Assistant for Tab Summaries (View Article)
• Amazon Uses AI To Create Theatrical Recaps for Prime Originals Like Jack Ryan and Fallout on Fire TV (View Article)
• Google Brings Gemini AI Assistant to Android Auto for Natural Voice Commands, Messaging, and In‑Car Help (View Article)
• OpenAI Adds Arc‑Style Vertical Tabs, Google Default Search, and Tab Management Features to ChatGPT Atlas Browser (View Article)
• Mixup Launches Mad Libs‑Style AI Art App that Turns Photos, Text, and Doodles into Images Using Customizable Prompts (View Article)
• Wispr Raises $25M To Expand Voice Dictation App With Personalized Speech AI and Global Ambitions (View Article)

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