OpenAI hit the panic button this week. Sam Altman declared an internal "code red" as ChatGPT bleeds users to Google's Gemini 3. Meanwhile, Microsoft launched enterprise AI at small business prices, and your health data is about to get a lot smarter.

Quick Hits

  • Microsoft Copilot Business launches at $21/month for SMBs with 15-35% promotional discounts through March 2026. Full details →
  • ChatGPT-Apple Health integration discovered in iOS app code, signaling personalized health insights coming soon. MacRumors report →
  • OpenAI declares internal "code red" as Google's Gemini 3 gains momentum and ChatGPT loses 6% of users. WSJ exclusive →
  • DeepSeek V3.2 released with advanced reasoning capabilities at significantly lower cost than Western competitors. PYMNTS coverage →
  • Rad AI launches next-gen speech recognition that redefines radiology reporting accuracy and speed. Press release →
  • AI safety study reveals major AI companies fail to meet global safety standards despite rapid deployment. Reuters investigation →

🚀 Top AI Updates

The Week OpenAI Hit Code Red

The Wall Street Journal dropped a bombshell Monday: Sam Altman declared an internal "code red" at OpenAI. The trigger? Google's Gemini 3 is eating ChatGPT's lunch. User growth has stalled, market share is bleeding, and for the first time since 2022, OpenAI looks vulnerable.

  • Impact: ChatGPT lost 6% of users following Gemini 3's November launch
  • Response: OpenAI delayed advertising plans to focus exclusively on product improvements
  • Timeline: Major model release expected December 9th to counter Gemini momentum

Why it matters: The AI throne isn't permanent. Even market leaders with 100M+ users can lose ground in weeks. For businesses, this means diversifying your AI stack isn't paranoia—it's strategy.

Microsoft Copilot Business: Enterprise AI at SMB Prices

Microsoft just made enterprise AI accessible to every small business in America. Copilot Business launched Tuesday at $21/month per user—a fraction of the $30 enterprise tier. It brings the full suite of AI capabilities into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. No compromises.

  • Pricing: $21/month standalone, with 15-35% discounts in bundles through March 2026
  • Features: Full app integration, Agent Mode for multi-step workflows, enterprise security
  • Target: 70 million small businesses that couldn't afford $30/user enterprise pricing

Why it matters: AI assistance is no longer just for Fortune 500 companies. Every 5-person startup can now afford the same AI capabilities as IBM. This levels the playing field and accelerates AI adoption across the economy.

The Agentic AI Week

This wasn't just another week of AI news—it was the week agents went mainstream. Fujitsu launched multi-agent collaboration technology. Microsoft unveiled Agent Mode in Copilot. Multiple companies announced autonomous workflow capabilities. The industry is officially shifting from chatbots to AI employees.

  • Fujitsu tech: Coordinates multiple specialized AI agents for complex business tasks
  • Copilot Agent Mode: Handles multi-step workflows across Microsoft 365 apps autonomously
  • Industry shift: From "AI that answers questions" to "AI that completes work"

Why it matters: The ROI equation just changed. Instead of making employees 10% faster, agents can handle entire job functions. Companies that master agentic AI will operate with half the overhead of competitors.

🛠 Pro Tip: Chain-of-Density Prompting for Executive Summaries

Stop getting bloated AI summaries. Chain-of-Density prompting forces the model to create progressively denser versions of the same content—same length, exponentially more insight. Perfect for board decks, investor updates, or any situation where every word counts.

How it works: Ask AI to generate 5 iterations of a summary. Each version stays the same length but adds 3-5 more critical entities. By version 5, you have maximum information density without fluff.

Example Prompt:

"Generate an executive summary of this quarterly report. Create 5 progressively denser versions:

Version 1: Initial summary (80 words)
Versions 2-5: Same 80-word length, but add 3-5 critical entities each time (metrics, names, initiatives)

Each iteration should maintain readability while packing in more essential information. Focus on business impact and decision-relevant data."

Why it matters:

  • Board members get complete context in seconds, not pages
  • Investors see you respect their time while providing depth

💡 Productivity Gem: Claude Projects for Client Work

Stop re-explaining client context every conversation. Claude Projects creates isolated memory spaces where you upload contracts, style guides, past work, and preferences. Claude remembers everything about that specific client—forever.

Setup:

  1. Create a new Project for each client (Claude Pro/Max required)
  2. Upload key documents: contracts, brand guidelines, previous deliverables
  3. Add custom instructions in Project settings (tone, deliverable format, constraints)
  4. All future chats in that Project automatically include full client context

Why it matters: Eliminate the "let me catch you up" tax on every client conversation. Start producing value from word one instead of burning billable hours on context-setting.

AI-Enabled Health Tip: Claude for Workout Form Check

Personal trainers cost $80+/hour. Claude's vision capabilities cost $20/month. Set up your phone, record a short video of your squat, deadlift, or any compound movement, and get professional-level form analysis in seconds.

How to use:

  • Record 10-15 second video of your exercise from side angle
  • Upload to Claude (Pro or Max) with prompt: "Analyze my [exercise name] form. Identify any risks to joints or spine. Suggest specific corrections."
  • Get detailed breakdown of posture, joint angles, common mistakes you're making

Why it matters: Most gym injuries come from bad form, not heavy weight. Catching a hip shift or knee cave before it becomes chronic pain is worth infinitely more than the subscription cost. Think of it as injury insurance.

🧠 AI for Kids Tip: Hour of AI (December 8-14, 2025)

Computer Science Education Week brings 100+ free AI activities from LEGO Education, Khan Academy, Scratch Foundation, and Code.org. These aren't passive AI demos—kids build simple image classifiers, train models, and create AI-powered games. All backed by organizations parents actually trust.

What to know:

  • Age range: K-12 with grade-specific tracks
  • Format: Hands-on creation projects, not consumption-based learning
  • Cost: 100% free, browser-based, no downloads required
  • Safety: Parent-supervised, institutional backing from established education orgs

Get started at Hour of AI →

Why it matters: Understanding AI isn't optional for the next generation—it's as fundamental as understanding the internet was for ours. This week gives your kids a head start using tools from names like LEGO and Khan Academy, not random startups.

That's it for this week. Reply with what you're building with AI—I read every response. This space changes fast. Stay curious and keep learning daily!

— Pierre
PromptHacker.ai