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Sep 05, 2025

Hey there! Welcome to your latest Creators’ AI Edition

This week, Mistral supercharges Le Chat with integrations and memory, UCLA unveils a non-invasive brain-computer breakthrough, and Google Labs launches Flow Sessions for AI filmmaking. OpenAI snaps up Statsig in a $1.1B deal, Apple tests Gemini inside Siri, and Anthropic hits a stunning $183B valuation. Plus, OpenAI adds parental controls after legal pressure, and we’ve got fresh tools, guides, and bonus reads to keep you ahead.

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Mistral Expands Le Chat

Mistral upgraded Le Chat with a beta connector directory of 20+ secure integrations (Databricks, Snowflake, GitHub, Asana, Outlook, Stripe, Zapier, and more), plus custom MCP extensibility for enterprise workflows. The update also introduces Memories (beta) — personalized responses that retain key context while letting users edit, delete, or import data (including from ChatGPT). Both features are available across free and enterprise deployments, from mobile to on-prem cloud

Non-Invasive AI-Powered Brain-Computer

UCLA engineers developed a wearable brain-computer interface (BCI) that lets paralyzed users control robotic arms using AI-interpreted EEG signals, no surgery required. The system pairs a custom EEG decoder with a camera-based AI, enabling real-time intent detection. In tests with four participants, including one paralyzed user, tasks were completed 4x faster with AI assistance. The paralyzed participant, who previously couldn’t perform the tasks, managed them in 6.5 minutes. Using standard EEG caps, the device avoids surgical risks while matching the performance of invasive alternatives, marking a breakthrough toward practical BCIs for robotics, wheelchairs, and communication devices.

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Google Labs Launches Flow Sessions

Google Labs introduced Flow Sessions, a pilot program giving filmmakers unlimited access to Flow, its AI filmmaking tool, alongside mentorship and AI education. To lead the initiative, the team named Henry Daubrez, filmmaker, creative director, and early Flow partner behind Electric Pink , as its first filmmaker-in-residence. Daubrez will mentor artists, co-develop Flow features, and produce new projects like The Enchanted Door, an interactive short where viewers choose the story’s path.

OpenAI Acquires Statsig in $1.1B

OpenAI is buying experimentation platform Statsig for $1.1B in stock, bringing founder Vijaye Raji in as CTO of Applications to lead engineering for ChatGPT and Codex under CEO Fidji Simo. Statsig, known for A/B testing and feature flagging, will remain independent. The move follows OpenAI’s failed $3B Windsurf bid and comes alongside leadership shifts: Srinivas Narayanan becomes CTO of B2B Apps, while Kevin Weil will head a new AI for Science unit.

Siri X Gemini

Apple has reportedly reached a deal with Google to test a Gemini model for its AI-overhauled Siri, part of the “World Knowledge Answers” project to turn Siri into a true answer engine with text, video, and local info. The Gemini model would run on Apple’s private servers under more favorable terms than Anthropic’s $1.5B bid, as Apple shelves talks to acquire Perplexity and pushes to build internal search. But with high-profile talent losses to Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic, and a track record of delays, the success of Siri’s spring 2026 upgrade remains uncertain.

Parental Control in OpenAI

OpenAI will roll out parental controls within 30 days, giving guardians account-linking, content filters, and alerts when ChatGPT detects signs of emotional distress. The system, built with medical input, will route sensitive conversations to reasoning models for better handling. The move comes after OpenAI faced its first wrongful death lawsuit tied to prolonged chats with a teen, underscoring growing concerns about “AI psychosis” and the risks of minors relying on chatbots during crises.

Anthropic Soars to $183B Valuation

Anthropic closed a $13B funding round at a staggering $183B valuation, nearly 3x its worth from March. The company now serves 300,000+ enterprise customers, with $100k+ accounts up 7x in 2025. Its Claude Code assistant generates $500M annually, with usage up 10x in three months. The round brings in QIA as the first Middle East investor, a shift from Anthropic’s earlier stance, as the race for compute and talent intensifies.

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