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🪖 Military-Grade ChatGPT? OpenAI's Pentagon Deal
ALSO: TikTok’s AI Influencers Drop & Chip Tax Credit Jumps to 30%!
Golam Rabbani
June 17, 2025
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Today’s Insights:
OpenAI Joins U.S. Military
TikTok’s AI Influencers Drop
Chip Tax Credit Jumps to 30%
5 Hand-Picked AI Tools
Prompt: Marketing Strategy Development
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NEWS
AI for Defense: OpenAI’s Big Contract
What's the story:
OpenAI just landed a $200 million deal with the U.S. Defense Department to help test how AI can be used for military admin tasks and cybersecurity.
Key Takeaways:
OpenAI signed a one-year, $200M contract with the Pentagon.
The project will explore using AI for tasks like health care help and cyberattack prevention.
It’s OpenAI’s first project under a new group called “OpenAI for Government.”
OpenAI is also working with NASA, the Air Force, and others through its government branch.
It previously teamed up with Anduril to build AI for anti-drone defense.
Why It’s Important:
This deal shows how fast AI is moving into government work—especially for defense and security. It’s a big step in how AI could shape the future of public services and national safety.
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NEWS
TikTok’s AI Avatars Replace Human Creators?
What's the story:
TikTok is letting brands create AI-generated influencer videos that look just like real people—trying on clothes, holding phones, and promoting products.
Key Takeaways:
TikTok’s AI tool Symphony now makes influencer-style videos with virtual avatars.
Brands can upload a photo and text, and AI will create lifelike videos.
It saves money—AI avatars don’t need contracts, rates, or filming time.
All AI-generated ads will be labeled and reviewed for safety.
Real influencers may lose work as brands turn to cheaper AI alternatives.
Why It’s Important:
This move could change how advertising works online—fewer real creators, more virtual faces. It raises big questions about authenticity, job security, and the future of influencer marketing.
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NEWS
Bigger Tax Breaks for US Chipmakers
What's the story:
A new Senate bill would boost tax credits for US chip factories to 30% (up from 25%)—a rare Trump-Biden policy handoff to speed up American semiconductor production.
Key Takeaways:
🔺 Tax Credit Bump – Chipmakers get 30% back on factory investments (was 25%).
⏰ Deadline Rush – Start projects by end of 2026 to lock in the credit.
🏭 Biden’s Law, Trump’s Twist – Expands the 2022 CHIPS Act, despite Trump earlier calling to repeal it.
💰 Uncapped Costs – Credits could exceed $39B in grants (taxpayers foot the bill).
🇺🇸 Bipartisan Win – Both parties back it for jobs and national security.
Why It’s Important:
This turbocharges efforts to bring chip production back from Asia—creating jobs but costing taxpayers billions as giants like Intel, TSMC, and Micron expand.rhouses could challenge Apple and make AI tools more accessible to the masses.
MORE AI & TECH NEWS
Everything else you need to know today
OpenAI & Microsoft's alliance is straining. OpenAI execs reportedly considered accusing Microsoft of unfair competition & seeking a federal review of their deal. It's a tense tech tango between needing each other and wanting independence.
Alta just scored $11M seed funding (led by Menlo Ventures) to build its "Clueless"-inspired AI stylist. It suggests outfits, creates virtual try-ons, & organizes your digital closet. Founder Jenny Wang's decade-old dream is finally real!
Clay, the AI-powered sales tool, just bagged new funding at a $3B valuation—up from $500M last year. That’s a 6x jump in under 12 months! The round was led by CapitalG, Google’s growth fund. Not bad for a startup helping sales teams ditch spreadsheets for smart AI.
Reddit launched AI tools to help brands tap user chats. "Community Intelligence" spots trends & tests campaign ideas in real-time. Brands can also showcase positive user comments under ads. Smart ads meet authentic Reddit convos.
֎ PROMPT OF THE DAY
Marketing Strategy Development
Prompt: Act like a marketing strategist with experience in [industry type]. Develop a 3-month marketing plan for a [business type] targeting [audience]. Include strategies for social media, email campaigns, and offline events, and explain how to measure success.
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Until next time,
Golam Rabbani - AI Educator, Founder & Investor
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