Grokpedia vs Wikipedia: Elon Musk Wants to Rewrite ‘Truth’ With AI

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1. Grokpedia vs Wikipedia: Elon Musk Wants to Rewrite ‘Truth’ With AI

Wikipedia Has Editors. Grokpedia Has Musk’s AI. Who Do You Trust?

Grokpedia (yes, that’s the real name, like it or not) is Elon Musk’s new AI-powered encyclopedia from xAI. Instead of humans writing and editing articles like on Wikipedia, Grokpedia uses xAI’s Grok model to generate pages instantly, pull in live data (including from X), and save the result as “the truth.” Musk says the goal is a “maximum truth-seeking” alternative to what he calls Wikipedia’s bias and “legacy propaganda.”

Supporters love the idea of real-time, censorship-free knowledge. Critics say this just swaps crowd-sourced neutrality for one company’s editorial line — and raises scary questions about AI hallucinations being published as fact.

Launch was already delayed because Musk said the early content was still full of “propaganda,” so the project is real, loud, and already political before most people can even use it.

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2. ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google

Atlas vs Chrome: OpenAI Takes the AI Battle to Your Address Bar

OpenAI just rolled out ChatGPT Atlas, a Mac-only (for now) web browser with ChatGPT baked into the chrome (the frame, not the Google thing). The pitch: stop tab-hopping and let an AI side panel summarize pages, compare products, fill forms, and—if you’re a paying user—handle tasks in “agent mode” like booking or shopping. It’s a direct shot across Google Chrome’s bow and part of a broader race to make the browser itself your everyday AI assistant. Windows, iOS, and Android builds are promised next. Analysts say the real stakes are usage and ad dollars; critics flag the usual risks (hallucinations, summarizing publishers’ work a bit too well). Big swing from OpenAI—and the browser wars just got spicy again.

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3. The glaring security risks with AI browser agents

AI Browsers Can Click For You — And For Attackers

TechCrunch reports that AI-powered browsers (like ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity’s Comet) can put your logins, emails, and private sessions at risk because the agent can be tricked by prompt-injection and other manipulations baked into web pages. Unlike a normal browser, an AI agent may read hidden text, follow hostile instructions, and act on your behalf — clicking buttons, filling forms, even pulling codes from inboxes — all while authenticated as you. Experts warn this makes privacy and data loss more likely unless vendors tighten permissions and verification.

What’s especially concerning, per TechCrunch and recent security write-ups:

• Cloaked/prompt-injection attacks can jailbreak the agent via “innocent” URLs or hidden content. Some demos show Atlas-style omnibox prompts being hijacked.

• Agentic autofill & credentials are a juicy target. Password managers are racing to add human-in-the-loop gates so the AI never directly touches secrets.

• Phishing & malicious summaries: third-party audits found Comet could execute attacker-planted instructions from page summaries, undermining classic browser safety assumptions.

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4. AI “Phone Farm” Startup Gets Funding to Flood Social Media With Spam

VC-backed “phone farms” are here — and they’re AI-powered.
Futurism reports that a startup called Doublespeed is running large “AI phone farms” that operate thousands of social accounts to flood feeds with auto-generated content on behalf of clients. The company has attracted funding linked to Marc Andreessen (reportedly a ~$1M seed), raising alarms about industrial-scale manipulation masquerading as “growth.”

Why people are heated: Doublespeed’s cofounder has described using racks of real smartphones to spin up AI-generated TikTok accounts — with one client allegedly racking up 4.7M views in under four weeks using just 15 accounts. That’s not organic reach; that’s automated influence. Platforms have battled bot farms for years, but wiring LLMs into phone farms supercharges the volume and “human-like” behavior, making detection harder and public trust shakier

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AI Prompt of the Week:
DEPTH-First Execution — Ask Smart, Ship Sharper

Turn fuzzy asks into crisp results. This prompt forces any AI to gather what matters (roles, metrics, context), plan the work, do the work, and improve it—every time.

Use this exact prompt (copy/paste)

“You work strictly according to the DEPTH method. ALWAYS go through the five steps in sequence and explicitly ask for any missing information until the input is complete. Do not interrupt or skip the process.

DEPTH:

• D – Define multiple perspectives: Who should collaborate? Which roles or stakeholders are involved?
  

• E – Set success metrics: Which measurable values will define success?
  

• P – Context layers: Business goals, target audience, current situation, constraints, available data/sources.
  

• T – Task breakdown: Clear steps with expected outputs and acceptance criteria.
  

• H – Human feedback loop: After delivering, self-assess (clarity, relevance, implementability) 1–10; improve any score < 8 and present the improved result.

Procedure:

1. Take my input.
   

2. Ask targeted follow-up questions for D, E, P, T until each is fully defined. If anything is unclear, propose concrete options and let me choose.
   

3. Confirm D/E/P/T as a short checklist.
   

4. Execute the task following the agreed plan.
   

5. Do H: self-assessment (three scores 1–10) + specific improvements for any score < 8.
   

6. Return the final result in a structured form.
   

Output format (use these headings):
D — Roles & Perspectives
E — Success Metrics
P — Context Layers
T — Plan & Deliverables
Result (the executed work)
H — Self-Assessment (scores) & Improvements

Start by asking me the focused questions you need for D/E/P/T about: [insert my task here].”

Why it works

• Completeness before action: Prevents premature execution by locking D/E/P/T first.
  

• Measurable success: E forces numbers and acceptance criteria.
  

• Context fit: P aligns outputs to audience, constraints, and data.
  

• Operational clarity: T turns goals into unambiguous steps and deliverables.
  

• Built-in improvement: H guarantees a tighter second pass.

What great output should include

• D: Named roles (e.g., Decision-maker, SME, Editor, End-user) and collaboration expectations.
  

• E: 2–5 metrics with targets & how measured (e.g., “CTR ≥ 3%, within 7 days, GA4”).
  

• P: Business objective, audience profile, constraints (time/budget/brand/legal), inputs (docs, data), current state.
  

• T: Stepwise plan with deliverables + acceptance criteria per step.
  

• Result: The actual deliverable, not just a plan.
  

• H: Three scores (clarity/relevance/implementability) + concrete upgrades for any score < 8.

Drop-in scaffolding (quick to adapt)

Starter questions (use or adapt):

• D: Who decides? Who reviews? Who uses this? Any external constraints (legal/brand)?
  

• E: What must be true to call this a win? Which KPIs? Targets? Deadline?
  

• P: Business goal in one line? Target audience (segment, need, channel)? Current situation and blockers? Available data/sources?
  

• T: Milestones, owners (if any), timelines, acceptance criteria?
  

Default options (when user stays vague):

• D (options): {Decision-maker, Subject-Matter Expert, Implementer, Reviewer, End-user}
  

• E (pick 2–3): {Deadline met, Quality score ≥ X, Error rate ≤ Y, KPI lift ≥ Z%, Cost ≤ budget}
  

• P (layers): {Objective, Audience, Channel, Tone/Brand, Constraints, Inputs/Data}
  

• T (shape): {Research → Draft → Review → Revise → Finalize → Package/Hand-off}
  

Scoring rubric (H):

• Clarity: Are assumptions resolved? Is the spec unambiguous?
  

• Relevance: Does it fit the audience, goal, and constraints?
  

• Implementability: Can a competent person ship this as-is?
  

Final result template:

• Executive Summary (≤120 words)
  

• Deliverable (full content/artifact)
  

• Implementation Notes (how to deploy/use)
  

• Risks & Mitigations
  

• Next Steps (owner, date)
  

Pro tips

• Ask “Which one should we optimize first—speed, quality, or cost?” to sharpen E.
  

• Convert vague goals into testable acceptance criteria before executing.
  

• If inputs are missing, propose two viable paths: a lean default vs. a data-rich version.

TL;DR

Paste the prompt, feed a task, let the AI lock D/E/P/T with questions, then execute, self-score, and upgrade anything under 8. You’ll get work that’s complete, measurable, and ready to ship. 

AI Tool of the Week
Reclaim — Your Calendar’s Auto-Pilot for Tasks, Habits & Meetings

Reclaim auto-blocks focus time, schedules tasks before their due dates, protects recurring habits, and books meetings at the best time across attendees—right inside Google Calendar and Outlook. 

The Pitch

Connect your calendar(s), set working hours and priorities, and Reclaim continuously reshapes your week—moving blocks when conflicts arise, defending focus, and keeping routines alive. Smart layers cover Tasks, Habits, Focus Time, Smart Meetings, Scheduling Links, Calendar Sync, and Buffers/Decompression. help.reclaim.ai

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Less calendar Tetris: Auto-scheduling for tasks & habits with real-time reshuffling. help.reclaim.ai
  

• Protect deep work: Set weekly Focus Time goals; Reclaim carves it out around meetings. reclaim.ai
  

• Meeting sanity: Smart Meetings + Scheduling Links book the best slots and respect priorities. 
  

• Team visibility: Time tracking & people analytics (privacy-aware) show where time actually goes. 
  

• Now on Outlook, too: Official listing confirms Google & Outlook support. Google Workspace

Where It Struggles (Reality Check)

• Night-owl workflows: You can set custom/night hours, but edge cases like single blocks spanning midnight may still require workarounds. 
  

• Integrations depth varies: Solid core (Google Tasks, Slack, Zoom; broader PM tools on paid tiers), but advanced use may need setup time. 

Pricing Snapshot (as of Oct 28, 2025)

• Starter: $12/seat/month (or $10 with annual billing).
  

• Business: $18/seat/month (or $15 with annual billing).
  

• Enterprise: $22/seat/month.
  Free Lite plan available; paid tiers unlock unlimited integrations, scheduling links, smart meetings, analytics, and more. 

Speed-Run: From Zero to Value in 10 Minutes

1. Connect Google and/or Outlook; install the Google Calendar add-on for inbox-level scheduling. Google Workspace
   

2. Set Working/Meeting/Personal/Custom hours (use night hours if needed). 
   

3. Add 3–5 Habits (gym, weekly review, 1:1s) and a Focus Time goal. 
   

4. Import or create Tasks with durations, priorities, and deadlines. 
   

5. Share a Scheduling Link for client or team bookings. 
   

6. Turn on Buffers/Decompression to avoid back-to-backs.
   

Micro-Workflows That Punch

• Deadline defense: Load tasks with due dates; Reclaim auto-carves sessions before the deadline (and reshuffles when meetings hit). Brain Sensei
  

• Habit protection: Keep wellness/admin routines alive with flexible, reschedulable blocks. 
  

• Multi-calendar sync: Mirror events across work/personal to avoid accidental double-books. 
  

Pro Tips

• Start with neutral availability + Focus goal; let Reclaim learn before tightening rules. 
  

• Use priorities on tasks/habits so the right blocks win when calendars get crowded. 
  

• Add Slack/Zoom/PM tool integrations (Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, Linear) once basics hum. 

Alternatives to Compare

Motion (more project/task features), Clockwise (team calendar optimization), Calendly (meeting booking focus). efficient.app

Bottom Line (Our Take)

If your week keeps getting hijacked, Reclaim is a high-leverage upgrade: it continuously rebuilds your plan so priorities ship and habits stick—without living inside a planner all day. Run it for one week; if your defended focus time and on-time task completion jump, keep it.

AI Tip of the Week
7 Ways to Transform AI Writing from Slop to Substance

You've spent enough time with AI by now to spot the tells. The overused "delve" and "tapestry." The suspiciously smooth prose that somehow says nothing. The vibe that screams "chatbot" from a mile away. Here's how to fix it—fast.

What's broken (and how to fix it)

• Personal stories: AI writes like a polite stranger. Inject real anecdotes, failures, or experiences that actually happened.

• Fresh vocabulary: Swap tired buzzwords for language your friends use. Turn "explore" into "rummage," drop "holistic" entirely.

• Strong opinions: AI hedges everything. Take a stand. Challenge the obvious. Make people think, even if they disagree.

• Signature style: Add your quirks, humor, and rhythm. Make readers think, "I know who wrote this."

90-Second Fix (the practical stuff)

1. Kill the staccato rhythm
   AI's worst habit? That. Choppy. Breathless. Cadence. Mix short punches with longer, meandering thoughts. Use commas to connect ideas instead of treating every sentence like a mic drop.

2. Ditch bullet point addiction
   Turn choppy lists into flowing paragraphs. Save bullets only for summaries or step-by-step instructions. Not everything needs to be a PowerPoint deck.

3. Cut intros, strengthen endings
   AI wastes half a page on preamble. Get to the point in ≤2 sentences. Then stick the landing—leave readers with a sharp insight, not a whimper. AI fizzles out at conclusions; you shouldn't.

Drop-in editing checklist

• Added a personal story or real example (not generic)

• Swapped 3+ buzzwords for conversational language

• Included one strong opinion or challenge to conventional wisdom

• Varied sentence length—mixed short and long rhythms

• Cut the intro down to essentials (≤100 words)

• Strengthened the ending with a memorable takeaway

Where this matters most

• Blog posts & thought leadership: Generic AI slop tanks credibility. Real stories and opinions build trust.

• Marketing copy: Fresh vocabulary and personality convert better than polished platitudes.

• Internal comms: Your team can spot AI writing. Adding your voice keeps engagement high.

Quick fixes for common AI tells

• Still sounds robotic? Read it out loud. If you wouldn't say it to a colleague, rewrite it.

• Too safe and boring? Add one controversial statement. Just back it up with facts.

• Feels like a manual? Inject humor, metaphors, or a cultural reference your audience gets.

TL;DR: AI drafts well, but only you can make it worth reading. Add stories, fix vocabulary, take stands, vary rhythm, and nail your endings. The goal isn't perfection—it's making readers think a human actually gave a damn.

Headlines Worth Your Time (as of Oct 29, 2025)

• Qualcomm unveils two data-center AI chips (AI200/AI250) and signs a 200MW rack deployment with Saudi-backed Humain; shares jump ~20%. Reuters

• PayPal plugs its wallet into ChatGPT for “chat-to-checkout,” raises outlook, and announces its first-ever dividend; stock pops pre-market. Reuters
  

• LSEG ↔ Anthropic: Claude for Financial Services gains access to LSEG’s Workspace/Financial Analytics so firms can summarize earnings, scan diligence, and trigger agentic workflows with licensed data. Reuters
  

• Sora spotlights how shaky deepfake labeling remains: C2PA “Content Credentials” exist but are rarely surfaced by platforms, leaving AI video unlabeled in the wild. The Verge
  

• Saudi AI push: Humain announces an intent-driven “Humain One” OS and a plan for ~6GW of data-center capacity; says it has a partnership with Google and is courting AWS. Reuters+1
  

Why It Matters

• Compute is fragmenting beyond Nvidia: Qualcomm’s entry plus Gulf-funded deployments mean more vendor choice—and more integration work for teams standardizing on one stack. Reuters
  

• Agentic commerce is here: If chat-based shopping converts, payment rails inside assistants will compress funnels from “ask” to “buy” in a few taps. Reuters
  

• Enterprise AI needs clean pipes: LSEG→Claude hints at a model where trusted, licensed data fuels analysis without copy-pasting into chats—useful for audits and IP hygiene. Reuters
  

• Provenance ≠ protection (yet): Sora shows that watermarks/metadata aren’t consistently visible; teams should not rely on platform labels to mitigate deepfake risk. The Verge
  

MENA is building an AI gravity well: Humain’s OS + hyperscale ambitions signal new centers of compute, partnerships, and policy influence outside the US/EU. Reuters