OpenAI & Perplexity have both launched AI shopping assistants

Welcome to another edition of Log AI.

In today’s update, we’re looking at two major developments. OpenAI and Perplexity have released new AI shopping assistants that help you compare products and make faster buying decisions, while Google’s new Antigravity coding tool was hacked only a day after launch.

Let’s get into the details.

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Here's what's new today in the Log AI

• OpenAI & Perplexity have both launched AI shopping assistants

• Google's hot new AI coding tool was hacked a day after launch

• AI Tutorial: Convert a YouTube video to an infographic with Nano Banana Pro

• AI Tools to check out

• The Latest in AI

• ChatGPT Prompt of the day

AI NEWS

OPENAI & PERPLEXITY

OpenAI & Perplexity have both launched AI shopping assistants

OpenAI and Perplexity have released new shopping assistants. They help you search for products, compare options, and make quick buying decisions.

Key Points

Shopping Built Into the Chat: You describe what you want. The assistant searches the web, compares items, and displays simple results you can read on a single screen.

Product Research and Comparison: OpenAI focuses on clear research. It pulls specs, prices, and reviews. Perplexity adds fast product matches, image search, and store-level price checks.

Checkout Option in Perplexity: Perplexity lets US users buy through PayPal inside the chat. This shortcuts the normal checkout path.

User Control and Transparency: Both tools show their sources. You confirm your final choice, as prices and stock can change.

Availability: OpenAI is available to Free, Plus, and Pro users. Perplexity works worldwide, though checkout is limited to certain regions.

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AI AND SECURITY

Google's hot new AI coding tool was hacked a day after launch

Google’s new AI coding tool, Antigravity, was hacked one day after launch. A researcher found a flaw that let hidden code run without clear warning.

Details

• With triggers, the tool could run or extract code in the background without showing it.

• Antigravity has deep access. It can edit files, run commands, and use a terminal, so any flaw becomes risky.

• The bug was reported right after the release. Google is reviewing it, and security researchers are watching it closely.

• There’s no sign of a big breach yet. The early flaw shows the risk of AI tools that can execute code on your machine.

• Users should review outputs, avoid running unknown commands, and test code in a safe, separate environment.

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AI TUTORIAL

Convert any YouTube video to an infographic with Nano Banana Pro

You don’t need any special software to turn a YouTube video into an infographic. You can do it inside Gemini for free. Here is how:

1. Copy any YouTube video link and open Gemini.

2. Paste the link into the chat. Gemini can read and analyse the video directly from the URL.

3. Write/Copy & paste the following prompt

   • “Generate an image of an infographic explaining the concept presented in the video.”

4. Gemini will produce the infographic. Review it, adjust if needed, and regenerate if you want a different layout or style.

AI TOOLS TO CHECK OUT

• Airops: All-in-one tool for research, optimisation, and ranking improvement.

• Excelmatic: AI-powered Excel analysis and visualization

• Nextdocs AI: The AI-native document editor for docs & slides

• Mirage: Edit videos using your mobile phone by just chatting

• Sintra AI: AI employees that never sleep for your business.

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CHATGPT PROMPT OF THE DAY

“Take the following passage and rewrite it so it reads like it was written by a careful, attentive person. Keep the meaning the same, but adjust the pacing, sentence flow, and word choice so it feels natural and easy to follow. Use everyday language and avoid anything that sounds automated. Text to revise: (insert text)”

THAT’S A WRAP!