Inclusive AI, Smarter Tech, Mineral Finds

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😊 Today's AI Insights: Inclusivity, Smarter AI, and Mineral Discoveries.

• Neurodiversity in AI: Building Tech for Everyone

• Google’s Gemini 2.5: AI That Pauses to "Think"

• OpenAI’s GPT-4o Gets Better at Images

• AI Uncovers Hidden Mineral Deposits

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 🧠 Neurodiversity in AI: Building Tech for Everyone

Frankie Woodhead (CPTO, Thrive) highlights the critical role of neurodiverse talent in AI development:

• Why it matters? Neurodivergent thinkers spot biases, improve UX, and drive more ethical, inclusive AI.

• Thrive’s approach: Actively recruits neurodiverse engineers, leading to more intuitive AI learning tools.

• Key takeaway: Without diverse perspectives, AI risks reinforcing inequalities instead of solving them.

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 🤔 Google’s Gemini 2.5: AI That Pauses to "Think"

Google just launched Gemini 2.5 Pro, its most advanced reasoning model yet:

• How it works: Uses extra compute time to fact-check & logically process answers.

• Benchmarks: Outperforms rivals in coding, web apps, and agent tasks.

• Catch? More expensive to run than standard AI models.

• Bigger trend: OpenAI (o1), DeepSeek (R1), and xAI (Grok) are all racing to master reasoning.

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 🎨 OpenAI’s GPT-4o Gets Better at Images

OpenAI upgraded GPT-4o for more realistic image generation:

• What’s new? Fixes weird hands, typos, and improves logos, slide decks, and photos.

• How? Human trainers labeled errors to fine-tune the model.

• Free users rejoice! Now available in ChatGPT Free, Plus, and Pro tiers.

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⛏️ AI Uncovers Hidden Mineral Deposits

Startup Earth AI found copper, cobalt, and gold in Australia using AI:

• Why it’s big: Like KoBold’s Zambia discovery, AI is revolutionizing mining.

• Key quote: "The real frontier isn’t geography—it’s tech." —Roman Teslyuk, Earth AI CEO.

• Implications: AI could reduce mining costs and secure critical minerals for tech.

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⚡ Quick Recap

1. Neurodiversity in AI: Building Tech for Everyone

2. Google’s Gemini 2.5: AI That Pauses to "Think"

3. OpenAI’s GPT-4o Gets Better at Images

4. AI Uncovers Hidden Mineral Deposits

💡 Why This Matters

• Inclusive AI = better products for all users.

• Reasoning models = smarter, more reliable AI.

• AI in mining = faster, greener resource discovery.

🚀 Cool Add-On

💡 Did You Know?
Did you know? Gemini 2.5’s "thinking" step makes it slower but more accurate—like a human double-checking work.

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