In today’s newsletter:

• News - 🇨🇳 OpenAI’s Bold Plan to Beat China in the AI Race

• Productivity - 🚀 This A.I. Tool Makes Twitter Growth a Breeze

• Culture - 📱”Hawk Tuah” star debuts Pookie Tools, a new A.I. dating advice app

🇨🇳 OpenAI’s Bold Plan to Beat China in the AI Race

OpenAI has unveiled an ambitious “blueprint for U.S. AI infrastructure,” proposing economic zones, nuclear power, and major public-private partnerships to accelerate the country’s AI capabilities. The plan includes incentives for states to speed up infrastructure projects and calls for a new “National Transmission Highway Act” to boost power and connectivity, reminiscent of the 1956 National Highways Act. The proposal also outlines using the Navy’s expertise in nuclear reactors to develop civilian modular reactors and predicts a surge in jobs and GDP growth through AI investments.

OpenAI’s vision includes a North American AI alliance to outpace China’s rapid advancements, with a focus on new U.S. data centers, solar farms, and wind facilities, particularly in the Midwest and Southwest. The goal is to make AI as foundational as electricity while meeting the massive energy demand—projected at 50 gigawatts by 2030. The strategy hinges on building a resilient AI ecosystem and aligning public research with industry needs, betting on infrastructure investment to help the U.S. maintain its competitive edge in the AI race against China.

🗞️ In Other News…

• OpenAI is set to launch "Operator," a new AI agent in January that can autonomously perform tasks like writing code or booking travel, marking a shift towards agentic AI tools capable of executing multi-step actions for users.

• Atomic Canyon is partnering with PG&E to deploy AI software at Diablo Canyon, California’s last nuclear power plant, to help manage aging infrastructure and streamline maintenance by analyzing decades of regulatory documents.

• OpenAI is unveiling a policy blueprint for U.S. AI infrastructure, proposing AI economic zones, a North American AI alliance, and enhanced energy and connectivity projects, aiming to collaborate with the new U.S. administration and counter China’s AI ambitions.

• Proprio’s Paradigm platform leverages AI to enhance surgery with personalized preoperative planning, real-time 3D visualizations using digital twins, and predictive analytics, significantly improving precision, guidance, and patient outcomes.

• Amazon Web Services is offering $110 million in free computing credits to researchers using its custom AI chip, Trainium, aiming to boost adoption and compete with Nvidia by allowing direct chip programming rather than relying on Nvidia’s Cuda software.

🚀 This A.I. Tool Makes Twitter Growth a Breeze

Tweet Hunter for X is a web app aimed at helping users grow their X presence by leveraging AI for content creation and engagement. It features an AI writing assistant that can generate high-quality tweets based on your input, making it easy to quickly draft up to 100 tweets in under an hour. The app also includes a “Tweet Inspirations” tool, which searches for viral tweets related to your niche, providing you with ideas that you can remix and make your own. It’s like having a personal content strategist, guiding you with ready-made tweet ideas and tips to keep your feed active and engaging.

Beyond tweet creation, Tweet Hunter offers powerful tools for managing your content and audience. The Thread Idea Generator helps you create structured, compelling threads, while the built-in scheduler automates your posts for consistent visibility. The app also includes a CRM feature, letting you track interactions, save notes on key followers, and easily engage with your audience—all within a single dashboard. With detailed analytics to monitor tweet performance and engagement trends, Tweet Hunter aims to streamline the process of building a strong X presence, making it a handy companion for anyone looking to grow their account efficiently.=

📱“Hawk Tuah” star debuts Pookie Tools, a new A.I. dating advice app

Hailey Welch, the viral star behind the “Hawk Tuah” meme, is branching out from social media with her new AI-powered dating advice app, Pookie Tools. Launched on the App Store this week, the app targets Gen Z singles with features like an AI chatbot for date ideas and outfit recommendations, a zodiac compatibility check, and even feedback on dating profiles. While the concept feels fresh and fun, initial tests suggest that the chatbot’s advice lacks Welch’s signature humor, coming off as similar to existing AI tools like ChatGPT.

The app’s standout features include the playful (and slightly controversial) “Bald Predictor” and “Height Detector,” aimed at addressing common dating frustrations. Though meant to be lighthearted, these tools might rub some users the wrong way by reinforcing certain stigmas. Welch, however, stands by their intent, citing her own preferences as a 5’8” woman. Pookie Tools offers a subscription at $7 per week or $50 annually, with new features planned through collaborations with podcast guests like Whitney Cummings.

VC Fundraising Rounds

• Alison.ai, specializing in creative AI for advertising, has raised $13.3 million in Seed funding. (11/13/24)

• Zeplyn, a startup focused on automating operational tasks for financial advisors, has announced a $3 million Seed funding round. (11/13/24)

• Auror, an Auckland-based company specializing in crime reporting and prevention software, has secured $82 million in a Series C funding round—one of the largest for a New Zealand startup—bringing its valuation to over $500 million. (11/12/24)

• Fastino, a new provider of foundation AI models, has launched with a suite of task-optimized language models that promise greater accuracy, speed, and safety than traditional LLMs, alongside announcing a $7 million pre-seed funding round. (11/12/24)

• Cogna, a UK-based startup, has raised $15 million to support its mission of automating enterprise software development. (11/11/24)

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