I’ve been writing about AI for over a year now and there’s still no such thing as a quiet week. There is always a lot to catch up on. Sometimes it’s positive, often it’s worrying and sometimes it’s downright weird. This week is no exception, especially as broader geopolitical tensions emerge and are shaped by AI in increasingly visible ways. We are at the dawn of new models, new infrastructures and, inevitably, new concerns.
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This week’s lead article reflects something I’ve seen play out repeatedly over the past year: big, bold claims that respect real-world boundaries. Microsoft is now suggesting that Copilot be used “for entertainment purposes only,” which seems like a big change in tone. Alongside that, there’s a deep and fascinating New York profile from Sam Altman, a new look at OpenAI’s revenue numbers, and new concerns about Anthropic’s latest model, Claude Mythos. Growing tension, growing enthusiasm, and always the feeling that there is far too much AI news to absorb, which is exactly why this roundup exists. There’s also a quiz at the bottom to test your knowledge, so stay tuned.
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Do you know Microsoft Copilot? The AI tool positioned as essential for the modern workplace and a leading example of how AI can transform productivity? According to Microsoft’s official terms and conditions, it’s “for entertainment purposes only.”
OpenAI, Google and Anthropic have similar disclaimers in their own terms. But what matters is the gap between how these tools are sold and what the fine print says. Microsoft wants businesses to continue using Copilot. But the language puts the responsibility back on the user in the event of a problem.
This is a pattern we’ve seen in AI therapy, AI friendship, AI life coaching, and even AI romantic companions. AI tools can play certain roles very well, but the risk is yours. So the big question here is not whether AI will make mistakes or not, we know that. It will be a question of who will be held accountable when this happens. And right now, AI companies are doing everything they can to make sure it’s not them.
ChatGPT creator OpenAI claims to make a lot of money. Does this mean the AI bubble won’t burst?
One of the biggest questions currently hanging over the entire AI industry is whether it actually makes money. The answer is yes, but maybe not in the way you might think. It’s less about people using ChatGPT for recipes or late-night health spirals and more about companies paying to integrate AI into their products and workflows.
But even if you don’t use it that way at work, it’s important. Because income significantly changes the trajectory. If companies can make a lot of money from AI, it becomes harder to pretend that this is a passing hype cycle or a bubble that’s about to burst any minute. This also indicates where things are going, which is to focus more on business customers. Which could mean potentially higher costs or stricter limits for regular users.
Iran threatens to bomb $30 billion Stargate AI data center backed by OpenAI, Nvidia and other tech giants
Reports suggest that Iranian officials have referred to technological infrastructure as a potential target in the event of an escalation with the United States and its allies. The biggest project attracting attention is Stargate, a large data center initiative in the UAE backed by big tech players including OpenAI. It is designed to provide much of the computing power needed to train and run advanced AI systems.
This is important because it shows us how much AI depends on massive infrastructure, requiring enormous amounts of energy and stable geopolitical conditions to function. For everyday users, it also shows that all the tools we rely on depend on this infrastructure. If it becomes too expensive, politically contested or environmentally damaging, it could lead to much higher costs, reduced access and slower progress.
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