🥯 Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 DeepSeek V3: The Open Challenger to ChatGPT?

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - Nvidia’s Jetson Thor: The Brains Behind the Next Wave of Robots

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 From Poll to Profit: Unlock a Happier You: AI’s Mega-Prompt for Gratitude Success

• 🤔 Can you guess which image is real and which one is AI? Go vote!

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One Big Story: DeepSeek V3: The Open Challenger to ChatGPT?

A Chinese AI company called DeepSeek just dropped a bombshell in the AI world with its latest model, DeepSeek V3. It might be the best open-source alternative to ChatGPT we’ve seen.

Here’s what makes it so interesting:

• It’s Crazy Capable: DeepSeek V3 can code, translate, and even write essays or emails from prompts, all while beating big players like Meta’s Llama 3.1 and OpenAI’s GPT-4o in head-to-head benchmarks. It’s not just keeping up—it’s winning.

• It’s Huge (Literally): This thing is massive, with 671 billion parameters (basically the brainpower behind AI models). That’s way bigger than most of the competition, which usually means better performance—if you’ve got the hardware to handle it.

• Budget-Friendly Brilliance: DeepSeek built this beast in just two months for $5.5 million. That’s peanuts compared to what OpenAI and others are spending. Talk about a wise investment.

My Take: This feels like a legit contender to ChatGPT, especially for businesses and developers who want more control over their AI tools. Unlike OpenAI’s closed system, DeepSeek V3 is open-source, so you can tweak it, customize it, and even use it for commercial projects. That’s a big deal.

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Cool Tech: Nvidia’s Jetson Thor: The Brains Behind the Next Wave of Robots

Big news from Nvidia: The chipmaking giant is stepping further into the robotics world with Jetson Thor, a next-gen compact computer designed specifically for humanoid robots. If you’re picturing something straight out of Westworld, you’re not far off.

Here’s what’s happening:

• Why Now? Two significant breakthroughs are driving this: the rise of generative AI models (think ChatGPT but for robots) and better ways to train robots in simulated environments. Essentially, robots can now “learn” faster and more effectively.

• Nvidia’s Role: Nvidia isn’t building the robots themselves. Instead, they’re creating the tech that powers them, supplying “hundreds of thousands” of robot manufacturers worldwide. It’s a smart move—they want to be the brains behind the brawn.

• The Bigger Picture: Nvidia is also future-proofing its business. While companies like Amazon and Google are developing their own AI chips, Nvidia is diversifying by investing heavily in robotics. This is a power play to stay at the center of the AI revolution.

Interesting News

🏀  Toyota’s AI-powered robot, CUE6, has achieved a Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by a humanoid robot. It showcases impressive shooting skills that rival professional players.

💼 OpenAI is expanding its Washington, D.C. policy team and promoting a plan to deliver cheaper energy to data centers. It aims to position the AI industry as crucial in the economic and security race against China.

🔴 Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that AI tools could soon predict and manipulate people’s online decisions, potentially influencing choices ranging from purchases to voting preferences.

👩‍🏭 Robert Bruno, a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, emphasizes that labor unions must proactively engage in bargaining and policy advocacy regarding technology implementation to address the challenges posed by AI and automation.

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Today’s Tip: Unlock a Happier You: AI’s Mega-Prompt for Gratitude Success

Practicing gratitude can transform how we see the world, and I’m determined to make it a cornerstone of my life in 2025. To do this, I’m leveraging AI for guidance. Whether you’re looking to embrace mindfulness, strengthen relationships, or appreciate the small joys in life, this mega-prompt template offers a structured and personalized approach. Clearly outlining your life circumstances, goals, and preferences provides actionable insights to build a sustainable gratitude practice. With a focus on aligning your intentions and daily routines, this template ensures you can cultivate a mindset of positivity and thankfulness for lasting impact.

Give it a try, and remember: the more context you provide, the better your results will be.

Help me create a personalized strategy to practice gratitude better in the new year based on my life circumstances. Here’s everything you need to know about me to make the best possible recommendation:

1. Current Life Circumstances: Describe your personal or professional situation. (e.g., “I’m a [busy entrepreneur balancing a startup and a family],” or “I’m a [college student dealing with stress and anxiety].”)

2. Existing Habits or Challenges: Outline your current habits and areas where gratitude is lacking. (e.g., “I [struggle to focus on the positive] and often feel [overwhelmed by daily challenges].”)

3. Specific Goals for Gratitude Practice: What do you want to achieve through this practice? (e.g., “I want to [improve my mental health] and [be more present in my relationships].”)

4. Preferred Methods or Tools: Do you have a preferred format or tool for practicing gratitude? (e.g., “I enjoy [journaling, mindfulness meditation, or using apps like the Five Minute Journal].”)

5. Time Commitment: How much time can you realistically dedicate? (e.g., “I can commit [5 minutes daily] or [15 minutes weekly].”)

6. Inspirations or Philosophies: List any quotes, philosophies, or ideas you find motivating. (e.g., “I resonate with [‘Gratitude turns what we have into enough’] or [‘Focus on progress, not perfection’].”)

7. Special Considerations: Any other details ChatGPT should consider (e.g., specific relationships, work stress, recent life changes, etc.). (e.g., “I recently experienced [a job change] or [a loss in my family], and I want to approach gratitude with [gentleness and flexibility].

What I want from this:

1. A tailored gratitude practice plan designed for my circumstances.

2. Tools and techniques to overcome my challenges.

3. Suggested apps, templates, or habits to make this practice consistent.

4. Motivational insights about how this will improve my life.

5. Any additional ideas or exercises that might fit my goals.

Are you interested in getting a customized version of the prompt above? Do you have a prompt you want created? Email us at [email protected].

🤔 Which image is real?

One of these images is real, and one was created with AI. Vote for which one you think is real, and tell us why you voted that way. My only goal is to choose such good photos that the majority of votes are wrong.

The last edition’s results—71% were wrong!

Did you vote in the poll from December 31st? The top image was real! Go back and see the photos here. So what do you think? Are you getting better at spotting AI vs. not?

Our friend Oz said it best, “Cute, now you are just messing with us. :)”