Welcome to the AI Pulse Podcast, where we dive into the latest developments in artificial intelligence and its impact on our world. Here are the top stories for today:

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that offers personalized morning briefs to replace the morning scroll through social media or news apps. Currently available for Pro users, OpenAI aims to expand access as server capacity grows.

In the realm of AI hype, figures like Sam Altman are likening AI's capabilities to magic, though the complexities of AI remain a mystery even to experts, fueling both curiosity and caution.

OpenAI introduces GDPval, a benchmark assessing AI performance against human professionals across various industries. While showing promising results, AI models have not yet fully replaced human workers.

Elon Musk's xAI partners with the U.S. government to provide its chatbot, Grok, to federal agencies at a nominal fee, reflecting Musk's strategy to integrate AI into government operations.

Apple is contesting the EU's Digital Markets Act,

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/openai-launches-chatgpt-pulse-to-proactively-write-you-morning-briefs/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/opinion/artificial-intelligence-magical-thinking.html
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/technology/grok-xai-government-elon-musk.html
• https://www.pymnts.com/apple/2025/apple-app-store-eu-digital-markets-act-european-commission/
• https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/25/spotify-removes-75m-spam-tracks-past-year-ai-increases-ability-make-fake-music
• https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/09/25/databricks-strikes-100m-deal-to-integrate-openai-models-including-gpt-5/
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/juicebox-raises-30m-from-sequoia-to-revolutionize-hiring-with-llm-powered-search/

ENEOS Materials is transforming Japan's manufacturing sector by integrating ChatGPT Enterprise to combat labor shortages and rising costs. This innovation has drastically improved productivity, with significant workflow enhancements reported by 80% of employees. Notable achievements include a 90% reduction in data processing time within HR and rapid investigation capabilities. The cross-functional implementation with OpenAI has resulted in over 1,000 custom GPTs and widespread weekly use among employees, positioning ChatGPT as a cornerstone in ENEOS's strategy to drive value and tackle industry challenges.

Meanwhile, Google has launched Mixboard, an AI-driven platform for creating digital mood boards, using its Nano Banana image editing model. This public beta in the U.S. aims to attract creative users by facilitating idea generation for various projects, highlighting a growing trend in digital collages.

In policy news, California's SB 53 bill, led by Senator Scott Wiener, seeks to regulate AI by requiring safety reports from major AI companies. Supported by Anthropic and cautiously approved by Meta

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://openai.com/index/eneos-materials/
• https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/09/24/google-launches-mixboard-an-ai-mood-board-platform-powered-by-nano-banana/
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/23/scott-wiener-on-his-fight-to-make-big-tech-disclose-ais-dangers/
• https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/23/ios-26-wallet-passport-feature-2025/
• https://dzone.com/articles/new-api-economy-with-llms
• https://getvoicestream.com/
• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/09/22/romance-brands

Welcome to the AI in Marketing podcast. Today, we explore how brands are tapping into miniaturization to attract budget-conscious Gen Z and millennials with smaller, affordable product versions. Retailers like Ulta and Target are creating tiny replicas of popular items, leveraging their online virality and enabling low-risk product trials.

Next, we discuss a Google study revealing that while 90% of developers use AI tools, only 24% fully trust them. Despite increased productivity, concerns about software stability persist.

We also introduce Huxe, a new AI-hosted podcast app from former Google developers, offering personalized audio content and securing $4.6 million in funding.

OpenAI's ambitious project to build five new data centers with SoftBank and Oracle aims to enhance AI infrastructure across the U.S.

In advertising, OpenAI considers integrating ads into ChatGPT, potentially revolutionizing digital advertising with targeted, high-intent engagement.

Boeing and Palantir's partnership focuses on AI integration to streamline defense operations,

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

Start your VoiceStream free trial today!

📚 Sources:

• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/09/17/mini-products-are-everywhere
• https://observer.com/2025/09/google-study-ai-code-engineer-trust-issue/
• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/23/former-notebooklm-devs-new-app-huxe-taps-audio-to-help-you-with-news-and-research/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/technology/openai-data-centers-united-states.html
• https://neilpatel.com/blog/chatgpt-ads/
• https://investors.boeing.com/investors/news/press-release-details/2025/Boeing-Defense-Space--Security-Partners-with-Palantir-to-Accelerate-AI-Adoption-Across-Defense-Classified-Programs/default.aspx
• https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/citi-wealth-generative-ai-ml-banking-platforms/758909/