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Today we're highlighting Replit Agent, an AI that turns your ideas into working apps with just a chat, as well as their $250M raise. In other news, Microsoft is diversifying away from OpenAI with Anthropic, Google's massive Chrome AI challenge launching, and OpenAI hitting $13 billion revenue with 700 million weekly users. Each story shows how AI keeps getting more capable while raising new questions about security and competition.
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Today’s AI Tool Breakdown: Replit
Quick overview
Replit Agent turns your app ideas into working prototypes through simple conversation, no coding required. Tell it what you want to build, and it writes code, tests features, and deploys everything automatically in your browser.
How to use it
Visit replit.com/ai and sign up for a free account
Click Create and choose Talk to Agent
Describe your app idea in plain English (be specific about features)
Watch Agent write code in real-time while explaining each step
Test your app immediately in the built-in browser preview
Deploy with one click to share your creation with others
Copy/paste starter script
"Build me a simple to-do app with add, delete, and check-off features using a clean, modern design." Agent handles the rest automatically.
Real-world use cases
Build a personal expense tracker with charts and categories
Create a team project dashboard with status updates
Make a simple booking system for your small business
Design a portfolio website with interactive elements
Pro tips
Be specific about colors, layout, and functionality in your first prompt
Ask Agent to explain any code you don't understand—it's great for learning
Use the collaboration features to work with teammates in real-time
Free vs paid
Free: Unlimited public projects, basic compute, community support
Paid: $20/month for private repos, faster performance, priority support, and advanced features
Alternatives
Cursor — better for experienced developers who want AI coding help
Bolt.new — simpler interface but less customization control
Lovable — focused on React apps with design-first approach
Quick demo video
How to build apps with Replit
Today In AI News, The Top 4 Stories (And Why They Matter)
This matters because: A coding platform growing from $2.8M to $150M revenue in under a year shows AI-powered development is becoming mainstream business reality.
Quick summary: Replit secured $250 million led by Prysm Capital, tripling its valuation to $3 billion alongside launching Agent 3. The company now serves 40 million users including teams at Zillow, Duolingo, and Coinbase, with revenue exploding 50x in less than a year. Think of it like watching a neighborhood coding tutor suddenly become a global university.
This matters because: Microsoft is hedging its bets on AI by reducing dependence on its biggest partner, OpenAI.
Quick summary: Microsoft will blend Anthropic's Claude models with OpenAI tech inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint after internal tests showed Claude creates "more aesthetically pleasing" presentations. The $30/month Copilot price stays the same, but Microsoft now pays for two AI providers. It's like having two chefs in your kitchen - more options, but also more complexity.
This matters because: Google wants developers to build AI directly into web browsers, making AI features work offline without server costs.
Quick summary: Google launched a contest for developers to create web apps and Chrome extensions using built-in AI APIs, including image recognition and text generation that runs locally on your device. Winners get up to $14,000 and potential features on Google's channels. Think of it like turning every website into a mini AI assistant that never needs an internet connection.
This matters because: These numbers show AI has moved from experiment to essential business tool for millions of people.
Quick summary: OpenAI's CFO shared that revenue jumped 4x this year to $13 billion, with ChatGPT now serving 700 million weekly users and 5 million business customers. International usage exploded to 90% of activity, while processing costs dropped from $33 per token to 9 cents with newer models. It's like watching a startup become a utility company in record time.
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