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Latest in AI
OpenAI releases GPT-5.4 for enterprise work
🚨 Our Report
OpenAI has released GPT-5.4, its most capable model for enterprise work, now available in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API. The model combines advanced reasoning, coding, and agentic workflows into a single system designed to complete complex business tasks with less back and forth.
🔓 Key Points
GPT-5.4 is the first general-purpose model with native computer-use capabilities, allowing it to operate computers and execute multi-step workflows across applications, with support for up to 1M tokens of context.
On GDPval, which tests real-world knowledge work across 44 occupations, the model matched or exceeded industry professionals in 83% of comparisons, up from 70.9% with GPT-5.2.
OpenAI says GPT-5.4 is its most factual model yet, with individual claims 33% less likely to contain errors than GPT-5.2, while a tool search feature reduces token usage by 47% for tool-heavy workflows.
🔐 Relevance
For enterprise teams, GPT-5.4 marks a shift toward AI that can handle real workflows end to end. The computer-use capabilities expand what's possible with automation, while improved accuracy and efficiency address two of the biggest pain points in deploying AI at scale. Enterprise customers can also access a ChatGPT for Excel add-in launched alongside the release.
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THE BUSINESS BRIEFING: SALES
Guide (early-stage recruiting tech, <50 employees) was stuck in the founder-led sales trap: CEO Troy Sultan spent hours manually prospecting on LinkedIn and building lists, but the moment he generated opportunities, he had zero bandwidth to keep prospecting. Outsourced SDRs delivered mediocre results. Troy implemented Amplemarket's Duo AI copilot to automate outbound while maintaining personalization quality.
Tool used: Amplemarket Duo — AI sales agent that captures buying signals (CRM data, social engagement, website visits), builds prospect models, and drafts personalized multichannel sequences across email, LinkedIn, and phone.
Result: 3x higher reply rates on AI-generated leads. 2+ hours saved weekly on manual prospecting. Higher open and interest rates on signal-triggered outreach versus cold campaigns.
The lesson: Founder bandwidth is the real constraint in early-stage sales. Troy's breakthrough wasn't hiring more people—it was letting AI handle the grunt work so he could focus on active deals. Automation only works when it doesn't compromise quality. Duo learned Guide's brand voice, competitors, objection handling, and value props to maintain human-level personalization at scale.
Steal this: Map where you spend prospecting time this week (list building, research, drafting emails, social engagement). Pick the most time-intensive, lowest-value task and test an AI copilot to automate it. Start with one sequence. Measure reply rates against your manual baseline. If AI matches or beats your performance, scale it.
TOGETHER WITH INCOGNI
Unknown number calling? It’s not random…
The BBC caught scam call center workers on hidden cameras as they laughed at the people they were tricking. One worker bragged about making $250k from victims.
The disturbing truth?
Scammers don’t pick phone numbers at random. They buy your data from brokers. Once your data is out there, it’s not just calls. It’s phishing, impersonation, and identity theft.
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THE POLICY CORNER
Seven major U.S. hyperscalers and AI companies signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge on March 4, 2026, committing to cover 100% of electricity and infrastructure costs for their data centers. Companies must negotiate separate utility rate structures, pay for power delivery upgrades, and absorb costs whether they use the electricity or not. The pledge applies to signatories now, with pressure mounting on other operators to follow.
Deadline: In effect now for signatories. Non-signatories face regulatory and reputational pressure.
Your move: If you operate data centers, confirm with legal whether your company falls under this pledge or similar state-level requirements. Start conversations with utility providers about separate rate agreements before regulators mandate them.
AI News
EY hits 4x coding productivity with AI agents: Ernst & Young connected coding agents to engineering standards, code repos, and compliance frameworks, achieving 4x-5x productivity gains across product teams after 18-24 months of building cultural foundation and technical integrations. FULL STORY
Microsoft launches Phi-4-reasoning-vision-15B: New 15B parameter multimodal reasoning model excels at math, science, and computer-use tasks, trained with just 200B tokens vs. 1T+ used by competitors like Qwen and Gemma3, offering competitive performance at 10x lower compute cost. FULL STORY
Google makes Gmail, Drive, Docs agent-ready: Released command-line interface on GitHub streamlines AI agent integration with Workspace services, simplifying connections for tools like OpenClaw and MCP-compatible apps with specific instructions replacing complex multi-API processes. FULL STORY
Uptycs partners with SAP on verifiable AI analysts: Cloud security startup deploys Juno AI platform as "virtual employees" to augment SOC teams, using glass-box architecture that traces AI-generated insights back to underlying data across 150,000 structured telemetry fields for enterprise validation. FULL STORY
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The Money: AI bottleneck shifts from chips to power
Two funding rounds this week totaling over $5B signal a clear bet: compute is worthless without stable, high-density power delivery. As hyperscalers hit grid constraints, investors are backing infrastructure providers that solve AI's energy and thermal challenges at scale.
Deals to know:
Vertiv (Refinancing, $4.6B) -- Investment-grade financing for liquid cooling and power systems. Sits on $15B backlog from hyperscale data centers. Investors: Institutional bond buyers across 10-40 year tranches
Ayar Labs (Series E, $500M) -- Optical interconnects replacing copper in AI clusters. Enables thousands of GPUs to operate as unified systems. Investors: Neuberger Berman, ARK Invest, Qatar Investment Authority, NVIDIA, AMD Ventures
Signal: Capital is flowing toward picks-and-shovels providers addressing physical infrastructure limits. Expect premium valuations for companies solving power density and thermal management through 2027.
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