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TikTok Tightens Safety for Teens
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Breaking News: Microsoft is testing a new āsmart modeā for Copilot that automatically picks the best AI model for your task.
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- Copilot Gets Smarter with New Mode! 
- TikTok Adds Smarter Parental Features! 
- OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT! 
- Google Avoids UKās Backdoor Demands! 
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Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature that could make model-picking obsoleteāand itās already hinting at GPT-5.
- Smart mode auto-selects the best model for your taskāno more toggling between GPT-4 and GPT-5 
- Internal builds describe it as AI that āthinks deeply or quicklyā depending on context 
- Microsoft is prepping this ahead of OpenAIās expected GPT-5 launch in early August 
Copilotās smart mode is being tested across both consumer and enterprise versions, and while GPT-5 isnāt officially live, its fingerprints are already in the UI.
ā Why it matters: This could be the end of manual model selectionāmaking AI tools radically more intuitive for everyday users. Itās a quiet but massive UX shift.
š Tip: If youāre building with AI, start designing for model-agnostic workflows. Smart mode is coming fast.
The app just dropped a wave of features that could reshape how teens and creators interactāwith AI quietly running the show.
- Parents can now block specific accounts and get alerts when teens post publicly 
- āCreator Care Modeā uses AI to auto-filter toxic comments based on your past moderation habits 
- TikTokās new Creator Inbox and Chat Rooms give influencers more control over fan engagement 
These updates are part of TikTokās push to balance creativity with safety. From fact-checking tools to well-being missions, the platform is clearly trying to clean up its act.
ā ļø Why it matters: TikTokās scale makes it a cultural force. These tools arenāt just upgradesātheyāre a signal that platforms must evolve or risk losing trust.
š Insight: If youāre building community online, start thinking about AI-powered moderation and creator-first UX. TikTokās blueprint is worth watching.
OpenAIās new Study Mode flips the script: instead of giving answers, ChatGPT now asks you the questions.
- Study Mode pushes students to think, not just copy-paste answers 
- ChatGPT may refuse direct responses unless users engage with the material 
- No admin locks yetāstudents can still switch back to regular mode 
Itās rolling out to Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users now, with Edu plans coming soon. The goal? Make ChatGPT a tutor, not a shortcut.
ā Why it matters: This is OpenAIās first real move to tackle the ālazy AIā problem in education. If it works, it could reshape how millions of students learn online.
š Insight: If youāre building edtech, start thinking about AI that teaches through frictionānot convenience.
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