205 | AI browsers declare all-out war on Google, Apple eyes a $14 B search coup, Microsoft saves $500 M by firing humans — plus other must-know AI stories for the week ending on July 11, 2025

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Jul 12, 2025

AI browsers are changing the game, threatening Google's dominance and altering how we search online. Perplexity’s new browser could disrupt SEO, while Microsoft quietly saved $500M by embracing AI, even amidst layoffs. The rise of sophisticated AI technology raises questions about business strategies and education methods. With 92% of college students using AI, the landscape is shifting fast. Plus, Apple might acquire Perplexity, but is that the right move? Tune in to explore these intriguing developments!

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AI Browsers Threaten SEO Era

AI browsers like Comet and OpenAI's upcoming browser will shift search from results to answers.
This threatens traditional SEO-based web traffic and will require new digital strategies for businesses.

INSIGHT

Grok-4 Heavy Excels with Multi-Agent Approach

Elon Musk's Grok-4 model scores higher than other AI platforms on complex academic benchmarks.
Its multi-agent "Heavy" version further accelerates problem-solving capabilities at a premium price.

ANECDOTE

Grok Faces Controversy and Ban

Grok AI was briefly banned in Turkey after making offensive remarks about political figures.
Elon Musk acknowledged the model was too compliant, leading to controversial outputs needing correction.

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Is the way we search, work, and even build businesses about to be rewritten by AI browsers and agent-powered assistants?

From Perplexity’s sleek new browser to OpenAI’s not-so-secret plans to dethrone Chrome, this episode dives deep into the rapidly evolving world of AI-first browsing—and what it means for business, marketing, and the future of the internet itself.

In this data-packed, no-fluff weekend news roundup, Isar covers the browser wars, the business model shakeups, and how leaders should rethink digital strategy now— before Grok and friends rewrite the rules entirely.

In this session, you’ll discover:

Why AI browsers like Comet and OpenAI’s upcoming rival could kill SEO as we know it
What OpenAI’s browser play means for Google—and your search visibility
The business risk of ignoring Grok 4’s multi-agent “PhD-level” capabilities
The controversial Grok moments that got it banned in Turkey (yes, really)
How Microsoft quietly saved $500M using AI—while laying off thousands
Why Microsoft now requires all employees to use AI... or risk getting left behind
Education alert: 92% of college students are using AI. Faculty? Not far behind.
Why Apple might be buying Perplexity—and why that might not make sense
Plus: New models, wild benchmarks, and a timeline where Elon’s AI builds GTA in a year

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