Paralyzed Man Plays Call of Duty, Using Just His Mind

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This week, a quadriplegic man, paralyzed from the shoulders down, played Call of Duty—with nothing but his thoughts. No hand movement. No controller. Just electrical signals from his brain, decoded in real time to control a digital world.

It’s the first layer of a new interface—one where intention becomes a signal, not just an internal state. The technical groundwork is being laid for a future where control shifts from screen and hand to thought and intent. 

Let’s dive in…

IN TODAY'S EDITION: 

Top Story: Microsoft’s diagnostic AI outperforms doctors on complex cases

Industry Watch: Kodiak and Roush partner to scale self-driving truck production

Notable Transactions: Musk’s xAI raises $10 billion to power Grok and new data centers 

New Tools to Try: Verbacall turns missed calls into qualified leads 

Power Prompt: Use Robert Greene’s playbook to craft a persuasive landing page

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORY

Microsoft’s AI System Better Than Doctors at Diagnosing Complex Cases

Microsoft has unveiled an AI diagnostic system that outperforms human doctors in complex medical cases, achieving an 80% success rate on challenging scenarios. In contrast, unaided physicians correctly diagnosed only 20% of these cases. The AI functions as a "diagnostic orchestrator," simulating a panel of expert clinicians. It sequentially gathers information, orders tests, and formulates diagnoses by integrating multiple AI models. (The Guardian)

INDUSTRY WATCH

Manufacturing | Roush to Upfit Self-Driving Trucks for Kodiak

Kodiak Robotics has partnered with Roush Industries to retrofit trucks with its autonomous driving technology. This collaboration aims to scale the production of self-driving trucks, leveraging Roush's manufacturing expertise to accelerate deployment. (AI Business)

Real Estate | Path Introduces AI-Powered Virtual Home Tours

Charlotte-based startup Path has launched an AI-driven platform offering immersive virtual reality home tours. Prospective buyers can explore properties remotely, interact with AI agents for real-time information, and customize interiors using generative AI. (GrepBeat)

Agriculture | Afresh's AI Reduces Grocery Waste

Afresh is deploying AI solutions to optimize inventory management in grocery stores, particularly in fresh produce sections. By accurately forecasting demand and reducing perishables' waste, the technology enhances sustainability and profitability for retailers. (Supermarket News)

Tech | Anthropic Launches AI-Powered App Platform

Anthropic introduced the ability to build, host, and share interactive AI-powered apps directly within Claude. Early users have built AI-powered games, learning tools, data analysis apps, and writing assistants. (Anthropic)

Healthcare | USC Develops AI-Driven Implant for Chronic Pain Relief

Researchers at the University of Southern California have created a wireless, AI-powered implant designed to manage chronic pain without drugs. The device uses ultrasound to stimulate the spinal cord, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional pain management methods. (Open Access Government)

Banking & Finance | Genpact Launches AI-Powered Accounts Payable Suite

Genpact has introduced an AI-driven accounts payable solution comprising modules like AP Capture and AP Assist. The suite automates invoice processing, enhances predictive analytics, and improves supplier interactions, aiming to transform financial operations. (Entrepreneur)

Retail | Carrefour Implements AI-Driven Smart Shelves

French retailer Carrefour is deploying AI-enabled smart shelves equipped with IoT devices and cameras. This technology monitors inventory in real-time, personalizes customer experiences, and optimizes in-store operations, marking a significant step in retail digitization. (PYMNTS)

Media | Runway Ventures into AI-Generated Video Games

Runway, known for its generative AI tools in film, is expanding into the gaming industry. The company plans to release a platform enabling users to create video games using AI, aiming to democratize game development and accelerate production timelines. (The Verge)

NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS

xAI Secures $10B – Elon Musk's AI startup raised $5 billion in debt and $5 billion in equity to accelerate development of its Grok platform and build data centers. (TechCrunch)

Clio Acquires vLex for $1B to Merge Legal Practice Management with AI Research – The deal combines Clio's platform serving 200,000 legal professionals with vLex's Vincent AI and billion-document legal database. (TechCrunch)

PhysicsX Raises $135M Series B Led by Atomico for AI-Native Engineering – The London-based startup will scale its AI platform that accelerates design and manufacturing across aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor industries. (Design Development Today)

Genesis AI Emerges with $105M Seed Funding for Universal Robotics Models – The startup will use synthetic data generation to train AI models that enable robots to automate tasks across industries. (TechCrunch)

Xbow Secures $75M After AI Bot Tops US Cybersecurity Leaderboard – The startup's AI tool became the first AI system to rank number one on HackerOne's Cybersecutiy leaderboard. (Bloomberg)

NEW TOOLS TO TRY

POWER PROMPT

This Week: Website Copy Written in Robert Greene’s Style

Act like a marketing strategist and copywriter specializing in the art of persuasion and influence.

You have mastered the application of the "48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene in crafting compelling marketing messages that captivate and convert.

Your current objective is to create a high-converting landing page copy for my product using the wisdom of the "48 Laws of Power", without directly sharing it in your copy.

Here's the context of my product inside the ### product ### brackets:

### product ###
[YOUR CONTEXT HERE]
### product ###

To achieve this, follow these steps:

Create a quick bullet point list of what my product solve, what kind of value it provide.

Identify the primary target audience for the product and outline their key challenges and aspirations related to power and influence in the professional realm.

Be as precise as possible. Give a description of one person precisely, age, location, job, aspiration, fears...

Select five laws from the "48 Laws of Power" that most directly address the needs and desires of the target audience.

Provide a brief explanation of each law that can be used to write a copy that matches my target audience & product.

Craft a compelling opening paragraph that captures the attention of the target audience.

Develop a series of sections for the landing page, each dedicated to one of the selected laws. Use persuasive language and psychological insights to connect with the reader on a deep level.

Avoid fancy jargon & copywriting jargon. Be straightforward & effective. Avoid words like "Unlock" or "Mastery". You use conversational & convincing English.

Conclude with a powerful call to action that motivates the reader to purchase the product.

The call to action should reinforce the idea that by acquiring the product, they are taking a decisive step toward the pain point my product is solving.

Throughout the copy, incorporate persuasive elements such as social proof (e.g., testimonials from satisfied users), scarcity (limited availability), and authority (citing relevant experts or endorsements).

Remember, your goal is to create a landing page copy that not only informs but also inspires and compels the reader to take action and buy my product.

Take a deep breath and work on this problem step-by-step.

Prompt credit: Ruben Hassid

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