🥯 Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 Google Drops Gemini 2.0 Upgrades—More Power, Less Cost

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - SoftBank Goes All-In on OpenAI with a $3B Annual Bet

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 Today’s Free Prompt: The Science-Backed, AI-Generated Sleep Plan for Deep Rest

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

(Read time: five minutes) - Fun fact: I never change this.

One Big Story: Google Drops Gemini 2.0 Upgrades—More Power, Less Cost

Google is keeping the AI arms race interesting with some big updates to Gemini 2.0. The latest version of their AI model lineup is now widely available, with improvements that make it faster, smarter, and more efficient—especially for developers building AI-powered apps.

Here’s what’s new:

• 2.0 Flash is now live for everyone – This high-speed, high-efficiency model is great for handling massive amounts of data at scale. You can use it in the Gemini app, API, or Google AI Studio.

• 2.0 Pro Experimental just dropped – This is Google’s best model yet for complex prompts and coding. It can now process 2 million tokens, making it a beast for analyzing and generating long-form content.

• Flash-Lite makes AI cheaper – A new budget-friendly model with solid performance, giving developers a cost-effective way to build with AI.

My Take: This is a solid flex from Google. They’re aiming to make AI more accessible across the board—whether you’re a developer, a business, or just someone who wants better AI in their daily life. The expanded context windows (up to 2 million tokens) are huge, especially for deep research and code-heavy tasks. And the fact that they’re keeping costs low with Flash-Lite? That’s a clever play. The AI wars are heating up, and Google is ensuring Gemini stays in the fight.

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Cool Tech: SoftBank Goes All-In on OpenAI with a $3B Annual Bet

SoftBank just made one of the biggest AI bets we’ve seen yet. The Japanese investment giant is committing $3 billion per year to OpenAI, locking in access to some of the most powerful AI tools available. And that’s just the start—SoftBank is also launching a joint venture to bring OpenAI’s tech to major Japanese businesses.

Here’s what’s happening:

• Massive AI spending: SoftBank will invest $3 billion per year in OpenAI tech for its own use and that of its subsidiaries.

• New Japan-focused AI venture: The two companies are launching “SB OpenAI Japan” to distribute OpenAI’s enterprise tools exclusively in Japan.

• Custom AI branding: SoftBank is packaging OpenAI’s tools—ChatGPT Enterprise, APIs, and custom models—under its new Cristal Intelligence brand.

• An even bigger investment? Reports suggest SoftBank is eyeing a $15-$25 billion stake in OpenAI, which could raise its valuation to a jaw-dropping $300 billion.

• Masayoshi Son’s prediction for artificial general intelligence (AGI): The SoftBank founder believes AGI will arrive within a decade, with large companies being the first to adopt it.

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Interesting News

🔫 Google has quietly removed its commitment to not using artificial intelligence for weapons from its website, signaling a potential shift in its AI ethics policy.

🎉 Apple has introduced ‘Apple Invites,’ a new app for iPhone that allows users to create and share custom event invitations, manage RSVPs, and collaborate on shared photo albums and music playlists, integrating Maps and Weather for event details.

🤖 Figure AI, a robotics startup, has ended its partnership with OpenAI to develop its own in-house AI models for humanoid robots, citing the commoditization of large language models and the need for vertically integrated solutions to achieve high-rate robot control in real-world applications.

🧠 Meta AI and the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a new technique that enables AI models to assess the complexity of a query and allocate appropriate computational resources. This allows for quick responses to simple questions while dedicating more processing power to complex ones, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

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Today’s Tip: The Science-Backed, AI-Generated Sleep Plan for Deep Rest

Falling asleep shouldn’t feel like a battle—tossing, turning, and watching the hours slip away. Whether you struggle with racing thoughts, wake up groggy, or can’t seem to get enough rest, fixing your sleep can feel overwhelming. And let’s be real—endless “sleep hacks” and generic advice don’t always work for your unique schedule and habits.

That’s where AI comes in. With the right prompt, you can generate a personalized, science-backed sleep routine in seconds that fits your lifestyle, tackles your biggest challenges, and helps you wake up feeling refreshed. No more trial and error, no more guesswork. This mega-prompt gives you a step-by-step, AI-crafted sleep plan designed just for you. Just plug in your details, follow the routine, and start sleeping better every night. Let’s get started. 🌙 🚀

1. Clear Ask:

I need you to create a personalized and highly effective sleep routine based on my unique preferences, challenges, and goals. The routine should be practical, science-backed, and easy to follow so I can achieve consistently high-quality sleep every night.

2. Context & Purpose:

I struggle with [briefly describe your sleep challenges, e.g., difficulty falling asleep, waking up at night, feeling groggy in the morning]. My goal is to wake up feeling refreshed, energized, and mentally sharp every day. I want a step-by-step routine that fits my lifestyle and helps me fall asleep effortlessly.

This routine should be:

• Realistic (Something I can actually stick to)
• Effective (Uses proven techniques for high-quality sleep)
• Tailored (Considers my habits, schedule, and preferences)

3. Detailed Input Requirements:

💡 Personal Details:

• Current Sleep Schedule: I typically go to bed at [X] PM and wake up at [X] AM.
• Ideal Sleep Goal: I want to sleep [X] hours per night.
• Biggest Sleep Challenges: [E.g., racing thoughts, light sleep, waking up at 3 AM, struggling to fall asleep]
• Daily Schedule Considerations: [E.g., early work schedule, late-night workouts, parenting responsibilities]

💡 Preferred Sleep Environment:

• Bedroom Setup: [E.g., light/dark, temperature, bed comfort]
• Preferred Noise Level: [E.g., white noise, complete silence, calming music]
• Use of Technology Before Bed: [Yes/No, specific apps, social media habits]

💡 Lifestyle & Habits:

• Dietary Factors: [E.g., caffeine/alcohol consumption, late-night eating habits]
• Exercise Routine: [E.g., workout timing, intensity, consistency]
• Stress Levels & Relaxation Habits: [E.g., meditation, journaling, stretching]

💡 Routine Preferences:

• Morning Wake-Up Routine: [E.g., alarm style, snooze habit, morning sunlight exposure]
• Wind-Down Activities: [E.g., reading, hot shower, deep breathing]
• Ideal Bedtime Rituals: [E.g., tea, journaling, no screens after X PM]

4. Additional Instructions:

• Structure the routine as a clear, step-by-step guide.
• Include scientific reasoning behind each recommendation.
• Suggest alternative strategies if the first approach doesn’t work.
• Use simple, practical language so it’s easy to follow.
• Ensure the plan is flexible to adapt to unexpected changes.

5. Perfect Output Every Time:

Your response should be immediately usable without requiring major revisions. Please format the routine in an easy-to-read checklist and include a brief explanation for each step.

💡 Example Format of Your Response:

🌙 The Perfect Sleep Routine for [User’s Name]

🕒 Ideal Bedtime: [X] PM | ⏰ Wake-Up Time: [X] AM
📅 Total Sleep Goal: [X] hours

✅ Step 1: Evening Wind-Down (90 Minutes Before Bed)
• [Activity] – [Brief explanation]
• [Activity] – [Brief explanation]

✅ Step 2: Pre-Bed Ritual (30 Minutes Before Bed)
• [Activity] – [Brief explanation]

✅ Step 3: In-Bed Practices
• [Activity] – [Brief explanation]

✅ Step 4: Morning Wake-Up Routine
• [Activity] – [Brief explanation]

📌 Pro Tips & Adjustments:

• [Tip based on user’s challenges]
• [Alternative approach if something doesn’t work]

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—57% were wrong!

Did you vote in the poll from February 5th? The bottom image was real! Go back and see the photos here. So what do you think? Are you getting better at spotting AI vs. not?