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Aftab
June 10, 2025
Every Other Byte
AI Newsletter - Monday, June 09, 2025
👋 G'day
What a massive week in AI! From Google's benchmark-smashing Gemini 2.5 Pro to companies getting caught faking their AI credentials, the industry's moving at breakneck speed. Plus, we've got some brilliant new tools that'll save you heaps of time.
In today's AI Byte:
Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro sets new performance records
Builder.ai exposed for faking AI with hundreds of engineers
Free tools for video generation, UI design, and local AI models
ChatGPT's new workplace integrations and meeting features
Essential AI productivity hacks saving 10+ hours weekly
Mental health applications and educational resources
🧠 News & Breakthrough Updates
The Byte: Google has released Gemini 2.5 Pro, the latest iteration of its flagship language model, outperforming top contenders like OpenAI's O3, Claude Opus 4, and Grok 3 across most benchmarks—including a record 1 million-token context window.
The Details:
Gemini 2.5 Pro achieves industry-best results on complex science-based exams, with 86.4% accuracy versus 60% for PhDs
The model is faster, more cost-effective via API, and supports up to 1 million tokens—over 4x other models
While it leads in general performance, coding still sees Claude Opus ahead on certain software tasks
Why It Matters: With Gemini 2.5 Pro's rapid performance and scalability, Google is setting new standards for accessible, high-performance AI—though AGI is still seen as a post-2030 achievement.
The Byte: Builder.ai, valued at $1.5B, has been exposed for allegedly faking its 'AI' with 700 engineers coding behind the scenes, inflating value through questionable practices before filing for bankruptcy.
The Details:
The company claimed AI was building apps but actually used hundreds of human engineers working behind the scenes
This revelation comes alongside major AI updates from legitimate players like OpenAI, Luma AI, and voice tech advances
The scandal highlights growing concerns about AI washing in the startup ecosystem
Why It Matters: This case serves as a crucial reminder that not all AI claims are genuine—due diligence and transparency matter more than ever as the technology matures.
The Byte: China's private space sector just pulled off its first soft water landing of a reusable rocket booster—proving SpaceX may finally have real competition.
The Details:
Startup Space Epoch achieved China's first vertical, controlled ocean landing with its Yangtze 1 rocket
The 2.5km-high flight included mid-air engine reignition, hovering, and thrust-controlled descent
The booster used clean-burning methane and oxygen, marking a breakthrough from private Chinese industry
Why It Matters: China's rapid progress in reusable rocket technology signals growing global competition in commercial space launches—good news for innovation and lower costs.
✨ AI-Driven Productivity Hacks
The Byte: Get an inside look at a proven workflow featuring seven essential AI tools that help one pro save over 10 hours weekly—perfect for staying productive and ahead of the curve.
The Details:
Google Gemini's deep research mode auto-crawls hundreds of sites and compiles detailed reports
Custom GPTs automate repetitive tasks like generating YouTube descriptions from transcripts
Prezi AI instantly crafts dynamic presentations while Claude Opus 4 analyses data screenshots to create stunning dashboards
Guide records screen walkthroughs, automatically generating step-by-step training videos with AI-powered annotations
Why It Matters: Mastering the right AI stack isn't just about saving time—it unlocks new ways of working, creativity, and collaboration for you and your team.
The Byte: Get an inside look at how top executives are leveraging AI to run companies, delegate tasks, and lead high-performing teams in a free live masterclass.
The Details:
Learn practical tips for automating delegation, team management, and workflow leadership
Get actionable strategies from industry leaders already using AI for operations
Interactive session with opportunities to ask questions and get personalised advice
Why It Matters: AI isn't just about chatbots or automation—it's transforming how modern leaders operate and manage their teams effectively.
🧠 AI for Mental Health Support
The Byte: From lesson planning to AI literacy, these five free resources are helping teachers and schools seamlessly integrate AI into the classroom while supporting student wellbeing.
The Details:
MagicSchool.ai is used by 13,000+ schools for lesson creation and administrative tasks
AIpedagogy.org (Harvard) provides guides to help educators discuss and implement AI confidently
AIedu.org offers hands-on classroom activities for grades 3-5 exploring AI concepts
AIforEducation.io focuses on empowering 1 million educators with AI literacy training
Why It Matters: Equipping teachers with AI tools and training fosters digital literacy and creates supportive, future-ready learning environments for students everywhere.
🔧 New AI Tools & Features
🔍 Tool of the Week: Gamma.app
What is it? Gamma.app is an AI-powered tool designed to help you quickly create presentations, documents, and websites without needing design skills. It uses artificial intelligence to turn your ideas into polished, shareable content in minutes.
Key Features:
AI-Generated Content: Start by typing a prompt, pasting existing text, or importing a file or URL—Gamma generates a structured draft for you
Flexible Editing: Edit content using Gamma's AI editor to tweak layouts, rewrite sections, and adjust tone
Customisable Templates: Variety of templates and themes to match your branding or personal style
Media Integration: Embed videos, images, charts, and other media directly into your content
Real-Time Collaboration: Teams can work together on the same project simultaneously
Export Options: Export as PDF or PowerPoint file, or share via a link
Getting Started Guide:
Sign up at Gamma.app and choose your content type (presentation, document, or webpage)
Input your idea by typing a prompt, pasting text, or importing existing files
Let AI generate your initial draft, then use the AI editor to refine and customise
Export or share your polished content as PDF, PowerPoint, or via web link
Use Cases: 📊 Pitch Decks: Transform business ideas into investor-ready presentations with professional layouts
📝 Reports: Convert raw data and research into visually appealing company reports
🌐 Landing Pages: Create compelling websites for product launches or marketing campaigns
🎥 Video of the Week
Rapid-Fire AI Breakthroughs This Week - A comprehensive roundup of this week's most impressive AI updates, from ultra-realistic image generators to autonomous coding agents.
That's a wrap for this week, mate! The AI landscape is evolving faster than ever, and staying informed gives you the edge. Got thoughts on any of these developments? Hit reply and let me know what's catching your attention.
Cheers,
The Every Other Byte Team
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