Using this reference photo, keep the person’s face and hair exactly the same. Create a travel portrait in a peaceful garden in Kyoto, with stone paths, greenery, and traditional wooden details in the background. The person is standing calmly, hands relaxed, thoughtful and serene expression. Mood feels grounded, reflective, and balanced. Lighting is soft afternoon daylight, slightly diffused, creating gentle highlights on the face and natural colors all around. Shot on a Nikon Z8, 85mm lens, eye-level angle, shallow depth of field so the garden softly blurs. Style is high-end travel lifestyle photography, calm, timeless, and realistic. Extra trick: I asked Gemini to "show a wider picture of this garden" after I saw the final result to see more of the background. 😉

Using this reference photo, keep the face and hair exactly the same. Create a powerful travel portrait in Egypt standing on warm golden desert sand with the Great Pyramids of Giza visible in the background. The person is standing tall with relaxed shoulders, looking confident and calm, as if taking in the history around them. A light desert breeze can gently move the clothing or hair. The mood feels strong, awe inspired, and grounded. Lighting should be soft golden hour sunlight, warm glow on the face, smooth shadows, and a slightly hazy desert sky for depth. Shot on a Nikon Z8 with an 85mm lens, eye level angle, shallow depth of field so the pyramids are clear but softly softened behind the person. Style is high end travel lifestyle photography, bright, cinematic, realistic skin texture, and rich warm desert tones.

Breaking: The Pentagon is reportedly considering terminating its $200M contract with Anthropic after the AI company refused to grant unrestricted military use of its Claude AI system. According to reports, the dispute centers on Anthropic's resistance to allowing Claude for "all lawful purposes" without restrictions—a standard the Defense Department typically requires. Adding complexity to the situation: Claude was allegedly used through a Palantir deployment linked to the Pentagon during the recent U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This raises significant questions about: • AI ethics vs. national security priorities • The boundaries of "acceptable use" for AI in military operations • How AI companies balance commercial relationships with their stated values The tension between Anthropic's AI safety commitments and defense applications may set precedent for how other AI firms navigate similar partnerships. #AI #Defense #Ethics #Anthropic #Pentagon

1) OpenAI goes to Davos warning about a “capability overhang” Axios reports OpenAI is using Davos to spotlight what it calls capability overhang, meaning AI tools are getting more powerful, but most people are not using the power they already have. Why it matters: OpenAI is shifting from “make it smarter” to “make it usable at scale.” 2) OpenAI ads story spreads wider, market analysts call it a turning point MarketWatch says OpenAI is changing course and leaning into ads in ChatGPT, a sharp move after earlier resistance. Why it matters: Ads turn ChatGPT from a tool into a platform economy. 3) Bloomberg: Apple using Google Gemini is “admitting defeat” on Apple Intelligence advantage Bloomberg argues Apple’s decision to lean on Gemini models raises serious questions about whether Apple actually has an AI edge. Why it matters: This strengthens Google’s power position through distribution, not just model quality. 4) Google Gemini adds “Answer Now” for faster responses Google is rolling out an “Answer Now” button in Gemini so users can skip long reasoning and get quicker replies. Why it matters: Gemini is competing on speed and usability, not just intelligence. 5) Microsoft rolls out “Real Talk” for Copilot worldwide (and tests video creation) WindowsLatest reports Microsoft is expanding “Real Talk” for Copilot globally and testing a Create a video feature. Why it matters: Microsoft is pushing Copilot from office helper into a multi-format creator. 6) Microsoft: “Reprompt” Copilot data siphon attack is patched, but it’s a wake-up call TechRepublic reports Microsoft patched the Reprompt-style vulnerability affecting Copilot Personal (consumer accounts). Why it matters: AI assistants are a new cybersecurity doorway, and attackers know it. 7) Anthropic mega-round momentum continues, Sequoia moves in New reports say Sequoia is joining a huge funding round for Anthropic that targets $25B and a $350B valuation. Why it matters: Big money is declaring frontier AI a permanent power sector.

Investors and companies worry some AI firms may struggle financially... A new analysis says big names like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google keep spending heavily but investors fear smaller firms could fail first as the AI race gets costly. Perplexity signs a $750 million AI cloud deal with Microsoft Perplexity agreed to use Microsoft Azure for three years, tapping AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI to scale services. U.S. Commerce Department plans a national AI hub in San Francisco The federal government is planning a major AI research and development center near companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Amazon may invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI Amazon is in advanced talks to put tens of billions into OpenAI’s fundraising, potentially making Amazon the largest single investor. Pentagon and Anthropic clash over military use of AI systems The U.S. Department of Defense and Anthropic disagree about how AI should be allowed in weapons and surveillance systems. New research shows most people use ChatGPT far more than other AI tools like Google Gemini or Microsoft Copilot. Share with your network so we can stay aware and Use AI for Good!