AI Tidbits – AI Writes, Sings, and Shops – Humans Just Watch

AI Tidbits – AI Writes, Sings, and Shops – Humans Just Watch

It’s been another wild week in the world of artificial intelligence — from Oreo’s parent cutting ad budgets with AI to Elon Musk reinventing Wikipedia (again). Add a sprinkle of Google magic and a dash of OpenAI fine print, and voilà — your weekly AI cocktail is ready to serve.

🍸 Let’s sip on what’s stirring this week

 

🍪 Mondelez to use new generative AI tool to slash marketing costs

Oreo-maker Mondelez is going all-in on automation, investing $40 million in a new AI marketing tool that reportedly cuts ad production costs by 30–50%. The move follows Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola’s similar AI adventures.
🔗 Read more on Reuters

 

🎬 WPP introduces Open Pro to empower brands

WPP’s latest update, Open Pro, lets brands plan, create, and deploy campaigns independently — think AI that builds your entire content pipeline while you sip your espresso. ☕
Unveiled by CEO Cindy Rose, this platform gives marketers creative control at scale.
🔗 Check it out here

 

🎵 OpenAI’s next frontier — Music Generation

Following the explosive success of Suno, OpenAI is reportedly working on its own AI music tool that generates full compositions from text and audio prompts. Expect custom soundtracks for your videos, or maybe your next anthem, courtesy of ChatGPT. 🎶

 

🧠 Elon’s Grokipedia wants to replace Wikipedia

Elon Musk’s latest project, Grokipedia, uses xAI’s Grok to generate and fact-check encyclopedia content — no human editors needed (yet).
Early verdict: parts impressive, parts déjà vu. Some pages look suspiciously like Wikipedia’s identical twin.
🔗 Explore Grokipedia

 

📈 Google DeepMind’s Pomelli creates your ads for you

Google DeepMind quietly dropped Pomelli, an experimental AI tool that generates scalable, brand-aligned ads based on your website. It understands your business identity and crafts creative campaigns in minutes. Now available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand — and soon, hopefully, our region!
🔗 Watch the demo

 

🚫 Important ChatGPT Update

As of Oct 29, 2025, ChatGPT has officially stopped giving direct medical, financial, and legal advice.
Instead, it now provides general guidance — then politely nudges you toward licensed professionals.
OpenAI clarified: AI isn’t replacing doctors, lawyers, or advisors anytime soon — especially for high-stakes or sensitive decisions. 🩺💼💰

 

💼 Pro Tip: Use NotebookLM for Interview Prep

Want a secret weapon for job interviews? NotebookLM can prep you like a personal coach.

Here’s how:

1. Go to NotebookLM, create a new notebook titled “[Company Name] Interview Prep”.
2. Use Discover Sources → Prompt: “I need sources to prepare for my [Role] interview at [Company].”
3. Customize the tone: “Act as an interview prep coach who asks tough questions and gives feedback.”
4. Save top behavioral questions as notes and convert them into study material.
5. Generate a personalized prep video to practice your delivery.

If you land the job — remember who gave you the edge. 😉

 

😂 Meme of the Week

(“Absolutely the most important satire of the LLM era.”)

AI might be writing songs, slashing ad budgets, and redefining job prep — but at least it hasn’t learned to take a coffee break yet. ☕
Until next week, stay curious, stay caffeinated, and keep your prompts precise. Bye for now!