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Welcome to The Prompt by Kuro House, your daily update on the latest in AI and tech. Today, we’ve got some big moves from OpenAI, Tesla, Amazon, Google, and the Laude Institute. Let’s dive right in.
First up, the Laude Institute just announced its inaugural batch of Slingshots AI grants, aiming to push the boundaries of AI research. According to TechCrunch, this accelerator supports 15 projects with resources like funding and compute power that most academics don’t get. Some projects focus on the tricky problem of AI evaluation, including benchmarks for coding and white-collar AI agents. One standout is CodeClash, a dynamic competition-based framework to assess coding skills, led by John Boda Yang. The goal is to keep AI evaluation open and competitive, avoiding benchmarks that become company-specific.
Now, let’s talk numbers from OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, who just revealed some jaw-dropping figures. He told TechCrunch that OpenAI expects to end 2025 with over 20 billion dollars in annualized revenue run rate. Even more staggering, they have about 1.4 trillion dollars committed for data center investments over the next eight years. Altman also shared plans for new enterprise offerings, consumer devices, robotics, and even becoming an AI cloud provider. They’re clearly gearing up to be a major player in both AI and cloud computing markets.
In automotive news, Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s massive 1 trillion dollar pay package, as reported by The Verge. This package would increase Musk’s stake to about 25 percent and comes with ambitious milestones. He needs to boost Tesla’s market cap from 1.5 trillion to 8.5 trillion in ten years, plus deploy a million robotaxis and sell millions of cars and humanoid robots. Despite some opposition, the vote passed with over 75 percent support, aiming to keep Musk’s leadership steady amid Tesla’s challenges. It’s a bold bet on Musk’s vision for AI and robotics at Tesla.
Amazon is making it easier for self-published authors to reach new audiences with an AI translation tool for Kindle books. The Verge reports that Kindle Translate launched in beta, letting authors translate their ebooks between English, Spanish, and German at no extra cost. Authors can preview translations, set prices, and get a “Kindle Translate” label on AI-translated titles. With less than 5 percent of Kindle titles available in multiple languages, this tool aims to broaden global reach for indie authors. It follows Amazon’s recent rollout of AI narration for audiobooks on Audible.
Finally, Google Finance just got a serious AI upgrade with a new Deep Search feature powered by Gemini AI models, according to The Verge. This lets traders ask more complex questions and get fully cited, comprehensive answers in minutes. Users can select the “Deep Search” option to unlock this enhanced chatbot experience. Google is also adding prediction market data and an earnings tab to help investors track market events and earnings calls more easily. The update will roll out in the US soon, with early access available through Google Labs.
That’s a wrap on today’s top AI stories. From massive investments to cutting-edge tools, the AI landscape keeps evolving at a breakneck pace. Thanks for tuning in to The Prompt by Kuro House — see you tomorrow for more.
