Today’s menu 🍽️👇️ 

Length: 5 minutes ⏰ 

• Midjourney enters the video arena with V1 🎞️

• Inside Musk’s $33B AI power play 📉

• Paris Airshow just revealed AI combat reality 🛰️

• Google search just learned how to talk 🎙️

• Turn your ideas into short engaging videos with SkyReels AI ✨

• Prompt of the week 💬

• Top AI tools of the week ⚒️

FRESH AI NEWS

Midjourney launches its first AI video generation model, V1 🎬

Midjourney released its highly awaited AI video creation model, V1, and laid out a roadmap for its future releases, marking the popular AI image generator's expansion into video creation. The release puts Midjourney in direct head-to-head competition with OpenAI's Sora as well as other AI video services 🚀

• V1 is an image-to-video model that allows you to upload an image or select one generated by Midjourney's other models; V1 generate four different 5-second video versions of each image 🎥
  

• The new artificial intelligence model, V1, can generate videos up to 21 seconds in length with customizable animation settings and cinematic quality ⏳
  

• Currently only available via Discord and on the web, with mobile apps planned for future releases 🕒
  

• V1 model allows you to animate static images into short video clips, ranging from 5 to 20 seconds, offering a cinematic and dreamlike aesthetic that aligns with the company's signature style 🎨

Why You Should Care: Midjourney just entered the AI video race with their signature high-quality aesthetic that made them the "gold standard" for AI images. This rollout has the potential to democratize video production for millions of creators already using Midjourney for images, potentially turning video production workflows on their head.

EU investigates Musk's xAI acquisition of X ⚖️

Elon Musk's $33 billion xAI acquisition of X has come under new examination by the European Union, with regulators considering fines under the Digital Services Act. The investigation adds new regulatory pressure to Musk's AI empire consolidation 🔍

• The European Commission recently sent new questions to X, questioning the social media company's corporate organization after it was acquired by xAI 🏢

• EU regulators are particularly assessing possible sanctions under the Digital Services Act against the merged company 📜

• Musk stated in March the deal put "xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion" 📊

• Investigation comes as EU ramps up Big Tech's AI consolidation efforts across the industry 🚨

Why You Should Care: The EU is drawing a line in the sand against tech billionaires and social media power. This investigation may establish precedent for how regulators approach acquisitions of big platforms by AI companies and could make other tech giants rethink similar mergers. If the EU imposes significant fines or restrictions, it could reshape how AI companies expand their reach and influence across digital platforms globally.

AI-Powered 'Wingman' drones Stun Paris airshow 2025 🛩️

Defense giants and start-up military tech companies took advantage of the Paris Airshow called "wingmen" - unmanned planes that will accompany advanced fighter aircraft and redefine air warfare in the future. The display marks a pivotal moment in autonomous military flight 🤖

• The top defense firms introduced AI-based drones to aid human pilots in combat operations 🧑‍✈️

• Wingman drones can provide intelligence, disrupt enemy defenses, and carry out targeted strikes automatically 💥

• Multiple competing systems showcased at the world's largest aerospace event, indicating rapid industry development 🏁

• Technology shows a transition from distant-controlled drones to completely autonomous AI battle companions 🎮

Why You Should Care: This is no longer science fiction - AI wingman drones are becoming a reality and may fundamentally re-model war in the modern era. The competitive exhibit at Paris Airshow 2025 reveals multiple countries and firms competing to field autonomous combat AI, potentially triggering a new arms race where human pilots battle with AI partners.

Google search now lets you chat with AI using voice in new 'search live' mode 🗣️

Google has launched 'Search Live' within its AI Mode, allowing users to access the feature by opening the Google app and tapping the new "Live" icon to ask their question aloud. They will then hear an AI-generated audio response, and they can follow up with another question 🎤

• Users can now have natural back-and-forth voice conversations with Google Search AI 🔁

• By tapping the "Live" icon in the Google app, users can ask questions aloud, such as, "What are some tips for preventing a linen dress from wrinkling in a suitcase?" The AI then provides a spoken response generated in real-time 🎙️

• Feature is currently available in the US for those enrolled in the Labs experiment 🧑‍🔬

• Search Live gives you "AI-generated audio responses" paired with web links, mixing the speed of voice with the depth of old-school search results 🎧

Why You Should Care: Google just transformed search from typing to talking, potentially making search as natural as having a conversation. This represents Google's direct challenge to ChatGPT's voice mode and could fundamentally change how people interact with information.

ANIMATED VIDEO GENERATION

Turn your ideas into short engaging videos with AI ✨

Creating short-form videos used to be time-consuming and technical.

But with SkyReels, you can turn any idea into an engaging, voiceover-powered video, no editing skills or camera required ✅ 

Here’s how to get started 👇️ 

1. Visit SkyReels and sign up for a free account.
   

2. Simply paste a short piece of content like a tweet, blog snippet, or one-liner idea. For example: “A realistic horse gallops forward across the desert with natural movements.”
   

   

3. Just hit the “Generate” button to create your video ▶️ 
   

   

   
   SkyReels instantly writes the script, records a voiceover, selects B-roll visuals, and adds captions for you — all within seconds.
   

4. Now simply review the video summary and visuals. SkyReels highlights exactly what your video contains, such as:

   • An AI voiceover narrating the hook and explanation

   • Dynamic stock footage to match each line

   • Auto-synced captions

   • Text overlays and seamless transitions

   It’s a full video, ready to go in less than a minute.

5. Want more changes? Just type your edits as prompts. Try prompts like:

   • “Slow down the gallop for dramatic effect.”

   • “Add a zoom-in camera effect on the horse.”

   • “Include slow-motion as the horse leaps over a rock.”

   

   The AI will instantly apply your edits and regenerate the video.

6. Download or publish your final video. Once you're happy with the result, click Download to export the video in 9:16 format (perfect for Reels, Shorts, or TikTok) ✅ 
   

   

   You can also preview how it’ll look on different platforms before sharing.

   
   Creating videos with SkyReels is as simple as typing one sentence 🤯 
   

   Here’s more you can do with SkyReels:
   

   

You can also use AI drama. It is a more professional film and television production tool that breaks down your text story into a visual master-level film and television storyboard. It supports the adjustment of character costumes and sounds, and generates high-quality story works.

So, if you're a solo creator, founder, or AI enthusiast trying to grow online, this tool is a must-have ✨

Check out SkyReels HERE 👈️ 

PROMPT OF THE WEEK

The Ultimate Guide to Powerful Business Presentations (Use GPT-4o) ✍️

"In my role as [position] at a [company / organization type], I frequently present to [colleagues / clients / stakeholders] and need to consistently deliver clear, compelling, and visually engaging presentations.

Can you create a comprehensive, actionable guide that covers:
• Structuring a high-impact presentation
• Designing effective visual aids (slides, charts, etc.)
• Captivating and engaging the audience throughout
• Common mistakes to avoid and bonus pro tips

The goal: help me communicate ideas with confidence, clarity, and authority in every presentation I give."

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TOOLS OF THE WEEK

These AI tools are going VIRAL 🐝 

Helicone- Monitor and optimize LLM performance.

Thoughtly- Deploy AI voice agents for faster calls.

Napkins.dev- Instantly turn screenshot into code.

Fathom- Provides instant summaries of meetings.