Welcome back to your daily memorandum talking tech, business, AI, markets, and more. 🗞️

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

🧠 ChatGPT adds memory for smarter, more personal replies.
🎤 Microsoft fires staff after onstage AI protest.
🚗 Trump’s auto tariffs may hike U.S. car prices.
🌎 Brazil and Mexico deepen ties amid U.S. trade tension.
🥚 Egg prices jump again, fueling grocery inflation.

TECH

• OpenAI Updates ChatGPT to Reference Your Past Chats

  • ChatGPT can now remember previous conversations, allowing more personalized replies and deeper context in ongoing chats.

  • The feature is available for Plus and Pro users, with exclusions in regulated regions like Europe.

  • Users can disable memory or use Temporary Chats that prevent data from being saved across sessions.

• Microsoft's 50th Birthday Party Sure Was Eventful

  • Microsoft celebrated 50 years with live music, product showcases, and a keynote on its future in AI.

  • Two employees protested onstage against Israel-related contracts, were removed, and later fired by the company.

  • The event mixed nostalgia and vision, while also exposing internal tensions over Microsoft’s AI ethics and partnerships.

• AI Models Still Struggle to Debug Software, Microsoft Study Shows

  • Microsoft found leading AI models often fail at software debugging, especially in real-world, multi-step scenarios.

  • Researchers blame the issue on insufficient training data around human decision-making during actual debugging sessions.

  • The study recommends using developer traces to help AI systems better reason through complex debugging workflows.

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BUSINESS

• Tariffs Threaten U.S. Car Market

  • A new 25% auto tariff disrupts the global supply chain, threatening higher car prices and factory layoffs.

  • Industry leaders warn tariffs could backfire, raising costs for U.S. automakers relying on international parts and labor.

  • Trump says tariffs will 'rebuild American car manufacturing' but analysts fear long-term consumer and economic fallout.

• Egg Prices Surge Amid Inflation Concerns

  • U.S. egg prices jumped in March due to supply issues, inflation, and lingering effects of bird flu outbreaks.

  • The USDA reports eggs as one of the largest drivers of food price increases for households this year.

  • Experts predict relief in summer, but affordability remains a concern as protein staples become more expensive.

• Beer Sales Face Sales Decline Due to Immigration Policies

  • Constellation Brands blames slowing Modelo sales on Trump’s immigration policies impacting Hispanic consumers’ purchasing behavior.

  • The company says heightened enforcement has lowered foot traffic, consumer confidence, and demand in key communities.

  • Inflation and tariffs on imported cans are also squeezing margins and weighing on future sales forecasts.

CONTENT

• OpenAI’s CPO on How AI Changes Must-Have Skills

  • Kevin Weil explains why model ensembles, eval writing, and chat interfaces are reshaping product and AI workflows.

  • He introduces ‘vibe coding’—using intuition plus AI to quickly iterate on startup ideas and internal tools.

  • Weil emphasizes hiring for ambiguity tolerance and says today's AI is the worst we’ll ever use.

• Is Human Data Enough? With David Silver

  • David Silver contrasts human-trained AI with experience-based systems like AlphaZero that learn through self-play.

  • He calls this shift the ‘era of experience,’ a new path toward general intelligence and autonomy.

  • Silver argues future AI breakthroughs will rely less on data and more on real-time adaptive learning.

• Uber Founder on AI, Risk, and Building the Future w/ Travis Kalanick

  • Travis Kalanick reflects on scaling Uber, and CloudKitchens, and using AI to digitize physical-world infrastructure.

  • He shares lessons on timing, conviction, and navigating resistance when leading market-disruptive ventures.

  • Kalanick predicts AI will reshape consulting, logistics, and entrepreneurship with relentless speed and precision.

WORLD

• Mexico and Brazil Strengthen Trade Ties Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty

  • Mexico and Brazil announce deeper trade cooperation to reduce dependence on U.S. markets amid Trump’s tariff shifts.

  • Presidents Lula and Sheinbaum position their alliance as a regional counterweight to U.S. economic dominance and volatility.

  • Officials say Latin America must 'take control of its future' in response to global protectionist pressures.

• Chinese Nationals Allegedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

  • Ukraine claims Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in Donetsk, allegedly recruited through online mercenary platforms.

  • President Zelenskyy urges Beijing to respond, saying over 150 Chinese nationals have been identified in conflict zones.

  • China denies any involvement, calling the claims 'baseless' and reaffirming its neutral stance on the Ukraine war.

• Spain Sees U.S. Tariff Pause as Opportunity for Dialogue

  • Prime Minister Sánchez says the U.S. tariff pause creates room for renewed trade talks between Europe and Washington.

  • Spain views the opening as a diplomatic moment to avoid economic escalation and rebuild strained international partnerships.

  • Sánchez calls for 'mutual respect and fairness' in future trade discussions with the Biden and Trump administrations.

AND MORE…

• Canva Launches Visual Suite 2.0

  • Canva’s Visual Suite 2.0 adds AI-powered spreadsheets, website generation, and productivity tools into its creative workspace.

  • 'Canva Sheets' includes Magic Charts and Insights, helping users turn raw data into automated visual presentations.

  • A new Canva Code tool allows simple web development using natural language, with no coding skills required.

• LiveKit Enhances Real-Time Communication Tools, Supporting OpenAI’s Voice Mode

  • LiveKit’s open-source SDK supports low-latency voice and video, powering OpenAI’s new Voice Mode in ChatGPT.

  • Developers use it to embed real-time audio infrastructure into apps, games, and AI-driven services.

  • Companies like Spotify and Microsoft rely on LiveKit for scalable and secure communication at a global scale.

• Netflix’s Latest Season of ‘Black Mirror’ Comes with a Mobile Game

  • Black Mirror’s Season 7 introduces 'Plaything,' featuring an interactive mobile game called 'Thronglets' alongside the episode.

  • Created by Netflix-owned Night School Studio, the game lets users nurture evolving AI creatures with emotional depth.

  • 'Thronglets' is now live for Netflix subscribers on Android and iOS, extending story immersion through gameplay.