Scary AI and Other Haunting News

Nov 1, 2025

In a spirited Halloween edition, hosts delved into exciting AI innovations like Perplexity’s new patent search tool that reveals innovation gaps. Canva's Creative OS integrates advanced editing features, while Sora’s updates allow character consistency across videos. Cursor 2.0 boasts team-wide commands and voice control for coding efficiency. The discussion on deterministic vs. non-deterministic AI highlighted the need for creativity and randomness in driving innovation. Plus, practical tips for turning social feeds into engaging content were shared!

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INSIGHT

LLM-Powered Patent Research

Perplexity launched a patent-focused LLM that searches patent databases to surface innovation gaps for inventors and researchers.
This tool can markedly speed early patent research and help identify protectable edges before filing.

INSIGHT

Design Model Trained On Layers

Canva built a creative OS trained on design layers and objects to produce editable, multi-format assets across social posts, presentations, and websites.
Integrations with Affinity and Leonardo let users move between pro tools and Canva's layer-aware generation workflow.

ADVICE

Extend Sora Usage With Paid Packs

If you need extra Sora video generations, buy add-on packs in the App Store to extend beyond the daily free allotment.
Use the character feature to create consistent avatars across multiple videos for brand or recurring content.

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The Halloween edition featured Andy, Beth, and Brian in costume and in high spirits. The team mixed AI news with creative debates, covering Perplexity’s new patent search tool, Canva’s design AI overhaul, Sora’s paid generation system, Cursor 2.0’s multi-agent coding update, and Alexa Plus’s new memory-driven assistant. Andy also led a thoughtful discussion on deterministic vs. non-deterministic AI, ending with how creativity and randomness fuel innovation.

Key Points Discussed

Perplexity Patents – A new tool that uses LLMs to analyze patent databases and surface innovation gaps for inventors and researchers.

Canva’s Design OS – Canva introduced a creative operating system trained on design layers and objects, integrating Affinity and Leonardo for pro-level editing.

Sora Update – OpenAI added a paid tier for extra generations and the ability to create consistent characters across videos.

Cursor 2.0 – Adds voice control, team-wide commands, and a multi-agent setup allowing up to eight coding agents to run in parallel.

Alexa Plus Early Access – New features include deep memory recall, PDF ingestion, calendar integration, and conversational context for smart homes.

Deterministic vs. Non-Deterministic AI – Andy explained why creative AI systems need controlled randomness, linking it to innovation and the value of “explore mode” in LLMs.

Content Creation Framework – Beth shared a method from Christopher Penn for using Gemini to analyze LinkedIn feeds, find content gaps, and spark original posts.

Timestamps & Topics

00:00:00 🎃 Halloween intro and costumes

00:00:41 🧠 Perplexity launches patent LLM

00:02:32 🎨 Canva’s new creative operating system

00:09:53 🎥 Sora’s character and pricing updates

00:10:47 💻 Cursor 2.0 and multi-agent coding

00:14:56 🗣️ Alexa Plus early access and memory demo

00:20:06 🧩 Hux and NotebookLM voice assistants

00:25:35 🧠 Deterministic vs. non-deterministic AI

00:36:36 🔥 The role of randomness in innovation

00:44:21 📱 Christopher Penn’s content creation workflow

00:59:57 🍬 Halloween wrap-up and closing banter

The Daily AI Show Co-Hosts: Andy Halliday, Beth Lyons, and Brian Maucere