GPT-5 Is Almost Here!

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Breaking News: OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to release its long-awaited GPT-5 in early to mid-August 2025.

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  • GPT-5 May Drop in August!

  • Opal: Google’s AI-Powered App Maker!

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  • Altman says, ChatGPT can’t Keep Secrets!

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  • Today’s Poll and Results!

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After years of delays and vague tweets, OpenAI’s next-gen model could land in early August—and it’s aiming for more than just smarter chat.

  • GPT-5 may unify reasoning + general-purpose AI into one powerful system.

  • Altman calls it a step toward actual artificial general intelligence (AGI).

  • Users have already spotted GPT-5 being quietly tested in the wild.

OpenAI’s previous models split reasoning and general tasks into separate systems. GPT-5 could be the first to blend both into a single brain, pushing us closer to human-level thinking.

If GPT-5 delivers, it won’t just be an upgrade—it’ll be a paradigm shift for creators, coders, and anyone building with AI.

Quick tip: Start thinking now about how you’d use a model that can reason like a human. The edge will go to those who adapt fastest.

Forget syntax—Google’s new AI tool lets you build web apps by simply describing what you want. No tech skills? No problem.

  • Opal turns text prompts into working web apps in seconds.

  • You can remix existing apps or publish your own with a link.

  • The visual workflow editor makes tweaking logic feel intuitive.

Google’s testing Opal through its Labs platform in the U.S., joining a wave of tools like Canva and Replit that aim to make coding feel more like creating.

This could be a game-changer for non-coders, giving creators a fast lane to launch ideas without touching a single line of code.

Quick insight: If you’ve got app ideas sitting in your notes, Opal might be the easiest way to bring them to life.

Big Tech’s battle with EU regulation just escalated, and Meta’s pulling the plug instead of playing by the new rules.

  • Meta will stop selling political ads in the EU starting October.

  • The new law demands deep transparency—like ad costs, sponsors, and targeting methods.

  • Meta says the rules are “unworkable” and would force a service that “doesn’t work for advertisers or users.”

The EU’s Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) law bans sensitive data use and requires explicit consent for political ad targeting. Google’s also backing out for similar reasons.

⚠️ This isn’t just about ads—it’s about how far platforms will go to avoid regulation. The tension between user protection and platform control is heating up fast.

Quick insight: If you’re running campaigns in the EU, it’s time to rethink your digital strategy—your go-to platforms may be changing.

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Do you think GPT-5 will finally feel like talking to a real human?

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Yesterday’s Poll:

Do you think AI shopping tools make fashion more fun or more fake?

  • A) Yes – It’s fun and futuristic – 50%

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It’s a tie.

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