Ever wondered how 10Web sparks innovation? Our hackathons are fueling fresh ideas and stronger teams. Meanwhile, YouTube is leveling up Shorts with AI-generated backgrounds, and Elon Musk’s Grok 3 is pushing AI boundaries. Plus, check out the latest models to keep an eye on—and a free course for business owners keep their competitive edge.

In Today’s AI Simplified: 

• Founder’s Insight: How hackathons at 10Web have become a game-changer for innovation and team-building.

• AI News: YouTube’s Veo 2 revolutionizes Shorts with AI-generated video backgrounds, Elon Musk’s Grok 3 AI model raises the bar for business tools, and the latest AI models to watch in 2025.

• AI Spotlights: ChatGot—the AI aggregator for smarter conversations, OpenAI’s new releases, and a free AI course on March 4 for business owners looking to stay competitive.

We started doing hackathons at 10Web, and it’s been a game-changer.

In the last few months, we’ve been bringing 10-12 highly talented people—engineers, designers, PMs, and founders—into one room for two days of pure focus.

No meetings. No distractions. Just building.

The goal is clear: define very specific outcomes and make real progress in just 48 hours.

Most of the time, we don’t ship a final product, but we lay the foundation, solve key challenges, and bridge critical gaps. The insights gained from these intense sessions can be massive.

And something else happens—team spirit and connection grow in ways that regular work just doesn’t allow.

If you’re not running hackathons inside your company, start now. The impact is real.

1.  Imagine it, Create it: Veo 2 is Coming to YouTube Shorts

Exciting news for creators! YouTube is taking its Dream Screen feature to the next level with the launch of Veo 2, an advanced video generation model from Google DeepMind. Dream Screen, which allows users to create unique AI-generated backgrounds for their Shorts, is now more powerful than ever.

What’s New?

• Full Video Clips – Generate entire scenes with a text prompt.
• Veo 2 Integration – More realistic, cinematic AI-generated videos.
• Faster & Smarter – Quicker generation with enhanced customization.

How to Use the New Features:

• For Video Backgrounds: Open the Shorts camera, select Green Screen, then choose Dream Screen. Type your prompt and generate the video background.
• For Standalone Clips: Tap Add to open the media picker, then select Create. Enter your prompt, select your image, tap Create video, and choose the desired length for your clip.

2.  Musk’s ‘Scary Smart’ Grok 3 AI Is Here—What You Need to Know

xAI has officially launched its latest AI model, Grok 3, marking a significant leap in AI chatbot development. Musk describes Grok 3 as "scary smart," with major improvements in reasoning, computational power, and adaptability.

Why It Matters:

• Advanced AI for Enterprises: Grok 3’s capabilities, including self-correction mechanisms and reinforcement learning, suggest AI tools that are more reliable for business applications.
• Competitive Edge: Companies integrating AI assistants with Grok 3-level intelligence can expect improved automation, data-driven insights, and enhanced customer interactions.
• AI Arms Race: With xAI competing directly with OpenAI and Google DeepMind, businesses will have more powerful AI solutions to choose from, driving further AI-driven transformation across industries.

3. Top AI Models & Where to Use Them

AI models are evolving rapidly—here’s what’s new and where you can access them:

✨ 2025 Releases

• OpenAI o3-mini – Great for coding/math. Available in ChatGPT (free with limits).
• OpenAI Deep Research – Provides cited research. Access via ChatGPT Pro ($200/mo).
• Mistral Le Chat – A fast AI assistant. Use via app or web (premium version includes journalism access).
• OpenAI Operator – AI-powered personal assistant. Included in ChatGPT Pro ($200/mo).
• Google Gemini 2.0 Pro – Best for long documents (2M tokens). Requires Google One AI Premium ($19.99/mo).

🔥 2024 Highlights

• OpenAI Sora – Generates AI videos from text. Available in ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo).
• Meta Llama 3.3 7B – Open-source AI for various tasks. Download from Meta or Hugging Face.
• DeepSeek R1 – Strong for coding/math. Free to use but censored in China.
• Anthropic Claude Sonnet 3.5 – A high-quality chatbot. Free version available, Pro plan for heavy users ($20/mo).
• Cohere Command R+ – Excels at retrieving accurate info. Use via API.

Tool of week

ChatGot – AI Aggregator for Smarter Conversations

Scenario:

Switching between different AI models like GPT-4, Claude, or Gemini can be inconvenient. Each has its own strengths, but manually comparing responses takes time. Plus, finding AI-powered artistic tools often requires using separate platforms.

Solution:

ChatGot integrates multiple AI assistants into one platform, allowing users to interact with different models using the '@' symbol. You can even tag multiple AI bots in a single message to get diverse insights instantly.

• Multi-AI Chat: Access GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and more in one place.
• AI Collaboration: Compare responses from different models for better insights.
• Specialized Assistants: Pre-trained bots for coding, writing, and research.
• Efficient & Affordable: A single subscription unlocks multiple AI tools.

Social Buzz

Sam Altman teases Exciting New Updates for ChatGPT (4.0)! 

"We just pushed out a major update to ChatGPT (4.0)! It’s already pretty impressive, but trust me—it's about to get much better. Our team is hard at work cooking up some next-level features that will blow your mind."

AI Event Pick

AI for Business Free Course: Learn AI Basics to Stay Competitive

📅 Date: March 4, 5

📍 Online Event

Join this free AI for business class to learn how AI can streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. Hosted by Robert Portillo, this session covers essential AI tools, prompt engineering, and real-world business applications. Register here.