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Today we're diving into Gamma AI, the presentation tool that builds stunning slides from just a simple prompt. You'll also catch up on four game-changing stories that hit the AI world: OpenAI's GPT-5 launching with major improvements, new sovereign AI research showing how countries are taking control of their tech, Perplexity rolling out enhanced real-time search features, and Anthropic's Claude gaining fresh API powers for building smarter agents.
In Today's Edition
Today’s AI Tool Breakdown: Gamma AI
Tool of the Day — Gamma AI
Quick overview
Gamma AI turns your ideas into polished presentations in minutes without touching a single design template. Just type what you want, and it builds slides with AI-generated text, images, and layouts that actually look professional.
How to use it
Visit gamma.app and click "Try for free" to create your account
Click "Create new" then choose "Generate" for AI-powered creation
Select "Presentation" and enter your topic (like "quarterly sales review")
Set number of cards (slides), choose brief or detailed text, pick AI images
Select a theme from the colorful options and hit "Generate"
Edit text, swap images, or add new slides using the simple editor
Copy/paste starter script
"Create a pitch deck for [your product/service] covering benefits, pricing, and sign-up process." Replace the brackets with your specific details and Gamma handles the rest.
Real-world use cases
Sales teams building client pitch decks in under 10 minutes
Teachers creating lesson presentations with auto-generated visuals
Startups crafting investor presentations without hiring designers
Marketing teams making campaign reports with embedded videos
Pro tips
Use "brief" text setting for cleaner slides that don't overwhelm audiences
Try the one-click theme switcher to instantly change your entire presentation style
Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or TikTok directly into your slides
Free vs paid
Free: 400 AI credits at signup, basic templates, PDF/PPT export
Paid: $10/month removes Gamma branding, adds analytics, unlimited AI credits
Alternatives
Beautiful.ai — focuses on smart slide layouts that auto-adjust
Tome — similar AI generation but with more storytelling features
Canva Presentations — more design control but requires more manual work
Quick demo video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NwKu4enALI
Today In AI News, The Top 4 Stories (And Why They Matter)
OpenAI Introduces GPT-5
This matters because: GPT-5 brings better reasoning and text generation that could change how we interact with AI daily.
Quick summary: OpenAI dropped GPT-5 in August with upgraded thinking power and writing skills. The company kept most details under wraps but promises noticeable improvements over GPT-4. Think of it like upgrading from a smart intern to a seasoned colleague.
Linux Foundation Reveals Sovereign AI Research
This matters because: Countries want control over their AI systems for security and data reasons, reshaping how AI gets built globally.
Quick summary: New research shows 79% of organizations want "sovereign AI" to control their data and reduce dependence on outside tech companies. Open source tools are the preferred path, with 94% saying global collaboration still matters. Like nations wanting to grow their own food instead of importing everything.
Perplexity Enhances Live Information Features
This matters because: Real-time AI search gets more reliable, giving you fresher answers when current events actually matter.
Quick summary: Perplexity upgraded how it handles trending topics and live events, plus improved when it decides to search the web for latest info. The AI now better spots when you need current data versus general knowledge. Like having a news reporter who knows when to check breaking updates.
Anthropic Launches New Agent-Building API Features
This matters because: Developers can now build smarter AI assistants that actually execute tasks instead of just suggesting them.
Quick summary: Claude's API gained four new powers: code execution for data analysis, file storage across sessions, external system connections, and extended memory up to one hour. These let developers create AI agents that can crunch numbers, remember context, and take real actions. Think of it like giving your AI assistant actual hands and a longer attention span.
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