happening …
Wowza, what a week it’s been! Monday started with AWS deciding it needed a beauty sleep, plunging us all back into the digital Stone Age.
Then, OpenAI decided to spice things up by launching ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser that's here to take over Google. We tried it, not bad.
Two days after OpenAI unveiled their shiny new Atlas, Microsoft decided to play a game of "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do... Almost the Same!" by rolling out their own AI browser that looks suspiciously like a twin separated at birth.
A lot to take in, this week …
demodayLA Fireside Chat with Josh Resnick of OpenSky Ventures
Josh Resnick, the co-founder and General Partner at OpenSky Ventures, is set to light up demodayLA on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at BLANKSPACES Venice Beach.
Yup, you heard it right! The mastermind behind the luxurious candy brand, SugarFina, is coming to spill the beans on his journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be inspired by his story! ATTEND
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Atlas AI-Powered Browser
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser with ChatGPT integrated at its core. Designed to optimize web usage, Atlas combines AI capabilities with browsing, enabling users to seamlessly interact with ChatGPT across the web. With features like browser memories and agent mode, Atlas enhances productivity by remembering context, automating tasks, and assisting with research, all without leaving the page.
Explore: The Human Architecture by Mike Jones
In a recent fireside chat with Mike Jones from Science and Dan Negari of .XYZ about revitalizing Santa Monica as "Silicon Beach," Jones emphasized that beliefs shape identity and potential, suggesting that one's mindset, not age, determines their future. He noted, "If you believe life is going to be hard, it will indeed be hard."
Michael created the 'Human Architecture,' an AI framework that enhances self-understanding by using personal data to generate a digital reflection of an individual. This initiative explores AI's potential to boost self-awareness and create structured, shareable personal profiles.
Try the 'Human Architecture' yourself HERE.
upcoming events …
demodayLA
Thursday, November 20 - ATTEND
demodayLA is back with its 4th and final event in 2025. Join demodayLA for an exciting showcase of innovative startups and groundbreaking ideas that are set to shape the future. Fireside chat with Josh Resnick, OpenSky Ventures.
Fireside Chat with Jesse Draper on AI
Wednesday, December 3 - ATTEND
Join top LA female investors as they discuss AI breakthroughs and 2026 predictions. Learn about emerging trends, key opportunities, and strategic timing to maximize returns in the evolving AI landscape.
Tech Holiday Party
Thursday, December 11 - (TBD)
As the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time for us to come together and celebrate the moments we've shared and the memories we've created. Join us for an evening of networking, inspiration, and fun as we toast to innovation and success in the heart of Los Angeles.
headline roundups …
Experts argue that the recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage highlights the vulnerability of internet users due to the reliance on a limited number of service providers …wth! - The Guardian
Just 48 hours after OpenAI's Atlas strutted onto the scene like a tech rockstar, Microsoft decided to play copycat and rolled out their own AI browser, which looks suspiciously like Atlas's twin. It's like showing up to a party wearing the same outfit as your frenemy, awkward. - TechCrunch
Get ready for a game-changer! DeepSeek has just unleashed an open-source model that shatters norms by compressing text 10 times using images! - VentureBeat
Meta has let some employees know that their roles are being replaced by technology. - Business Insider
Get ready for an electrifying breakthrough as this startup gears up to unleash the most monumental real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel! - MIT Technology Review
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