By Tommy Vee

Welcome back to another edition of AI Daybreak, where we break down the latest in AI with the kind of humor you can’t escape and insights you’ll want to hold onto. From Perplexity AI’s play for TikTok to India using AI to keep stampedes at bay, we’ve got the news that proves AI isn’t just the future—it’s already here, shaking up everything in its path. Buckle up, fellas, because things are about to get a whole lot more automated—and a little more interesting. Let’s dive in!

When AI Meets TikTok: A Scrolling Saga Begins

Alright, folks, gather 'round. It looks like Perplexity AI is throwing its hat into the TikTok ring, making a play for the app that’s got teens dancing and adults wondering where their day went. According to CNBC, Perplexity submitted a bid to ByteDance on Saturday, aiming to create some Frankenstein’s monster of a merged entity—Perplexity, TikTok US, and a few new capital partners. Reportedly, ByteDance’s investors get to keep their stakes, so they’re not pulling a fast one on anyone.

Word on the street (or rather, from some anonymous source who’s probably typing this from a bunker) says the deal could supercharge Perplexity with more video content. Imagine that—AI meets short videos. Just what we needed, another way to get sucked into the vortex of endless scrolling.

In classic TikTok fashion, this is either going to blow up or flop harder than my last attempt at a viral dance. Stay tuned, because this could either be the start of a new digital empire or just another corporate soap opera.

From Chess to Complex Tasks: The Rise of Agentic AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dropped some major insights on the Re:Thinking podcast, predicting AI’s total transformation of the economy and job market. Forget flexing your brain—what’ll matter most is asking the right questions. Altman also shared how AI’s come a long way, from losing at chess to dominating alongside humans. With the rise of agentic AI, like OpenAI’s new “Tasks” feature and the soon-to-launch “Operator,” AI is set to handle complex tasks autonomously. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang called it the future of the digital workforce. Buckle up, because the AI revolution is just getting started.

From Chaos to Control: India Uses AI to Stop Stampedes

Alright, listen up. India's pulling a high-tech move to keep things cool at the Kumbh Mela, the planet's biggest shindig. They're using AI to monitor the massive crowds, feeding footage into algorithms that estimate numbers stretching for miles.

This isn't just about counting heads; it's about preventing chaos. With AI keeping an eye on the flow, authorities can step in before things get out of hand. It's a smart play to keep the peace when you've got millions converging in one spot.

So, next time you're at a packed event, remember: AI might just be the unseen bouncer keeping things in check.

The Tommy Vee Take

That’s a wrap for this edition of AI Daybreak, where the future’s happening faster than you can swipe through TikTok. Whether it’s AI taking over the job market, keeping crowds in check, or reshaping entire industries, one thing’s clear—AI isn’t waiting around.

 Stay ahead of the curve, keep questioning, and we’ll see you next time for more game-changing updates. Until then, don’t forget: the bots are coming... and they’re probably smarter than you. This is Tommy Vee, signing off.