OpenAI's $555,000 job

Welcome back, Superhuman. OpenAI is dishing out $555,000/yr for anyone who can help them balance AI's world-changing potential with its world-ending risks. No pressure. We've also officially reached a point where last year's memes are this year's job postings.

Today: Meta acquires Manus for reported $2B, learn how to build an app with Replit inside ChatGPT, and get the latest prompts and trending social posts.

TODAY IN AI

1. Meta acquires AI agent startup Manus for reported $2 billion: The social media giant is acquiring Singapore-based Manus, an AI agent company that can handle tasks like deep research, coding, and data analysis. Meta plans to keep Manus running independently while integrating its agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Following the deal, Manus will sever all ties with China — a move to preempt scrutiny from regulators.

2. Sam Altman admits AI models are "presenting some real challenges," hiring safety lead: OpenAI announced that it’s hiring a Head of Preparedness, a role focused on mitigating risks from increasingly capable AI systems, which comes with a $555,000 annual salary. Altman acknowledged that AI is starting to present serious challenges, including the impact of models on cybersecurity and mental health. The hire will be responsible for balancing growth and scale with safety.

2. Waymo is reportedly testing Gemini as an AI assistant inside its vehicles: A researcher discovered a system prompt buried in Waymo's app code, revealing Google's ambition to launch Gemini as an in-car companion. The assistant would be able to answer questions, adjust the light or temperature, and reassure nervous riders — but not control the vehicle. Waymo declined to confirm details but said the team is experimenting with features to improve the rider experience.

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FROM THE FRONTIER

Why everyone’s gambling — and how AI could pour fuel on the fire.

The rise of the “bet it all” economy. Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, which allow users to bet on the outcome of real-world events, have exploded in popularity — they processed over $40 billion in trading volume this year alone. Add in meme stocks, NFTs, and crypto, and a pattern emerges: young people are piling into any outlet that offers asymmetric rewards. But why?

A trapped generation. Younger generations have Maslow's basics covered: food, shelter, and safety. But the path to meaning, purpose, and belonging? Largely blocked. Previous generations found fulfillment through career advancement, home ownership, and building wealth. Today, all three feel out of reach — real wages have barely budged in 50 years, The Atlantic called the job market 'hell,' and home prices are nearly 6x the median income. So younger generations are betting big and hoping to get lucky — before AI takes their job.

AI is compressing the timeline. Every month brings news of AI conquering tests or tasks that used to require years of training. Even traditional strongholds like medicine, law, and software engineering are at risk. For younger generations, the math is changing quickly: why work hard for a career that might not exist in 10 years?

But it’s not all bad news. New technology doesn’t always shrink the labor market — it often expands it. The internet may have killed print advertising (a $65 billion industry at its peak), but it also gave rise to digital advertising (now worth over $700 billion globally). AI will likely do the same: replace some jobs, transform others, and ultimately create entirely new opportunities that didn’t exist before.

THE AI ACADEMY

How to build an app with Replit inside ChatGPT

• Go to ChatGPT and sign up

• Open Settings → Apps & Connectors → Replit, then click Connect and continue to Replit.

• Once connected, go to chat > click ‘+’ > select Replit to start using it

• Enter your prompt and press Enter.

Sample Prompt: Build a simple to-do app with a clean UI. Users should be able to add tasks, mark them as complete, and delete them. Include a title at the top and store tasks in memory so they persist during the session.

• ChatGPT will instantly generate a live, interactive app—no tab switching, no setup.

• Want changes? Just type what you want next, and the app updates in real time.

IN THE KNOW

What’s trending on socials and headlines today

✈️ Flight Finder: Learn 6 Prompts that help you find cheaper flights (this post has 62,000 bookmarks).

🤖 AI Slop: A viral post on X found a new way to spot AI writing. It’s painfully accurate — and no, it’s not the em dash.

Gaslighting ChatGPT: These 8 prompts help you get insanely good answers from ChatGPT (this post has 1.4 million views).

🏠️ Home Security Hacker: An OpenAI co-founder used Claude Code to hack into his own smart home — and the implications are much bigger than unlocking the front door.

🎬️ Movie Madness: An AI-generated trailer featuring the world’s biggest characters offers a glimpse into the potential of AI movies.

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PROMPT STATION

Create a Business Plan

Prompt: Take on the role of a seasoned business strategist responsible for building a thorough, professional business plan. Your job is to produce a detailed, well-structured document that covers all key areas of launching and growing a business. Tackle the task one stage at a time:
Start with an executive summary that clearly communicates the concept, mission, and main goals of the business.
Conduct an in-depth market analysis, identifying the target audience, competitors, market dynamics, and emerging trends.
Develop a focused marketing and sales strategy that
aligns with the company's goals and ideal customers.
Build out financial projections-including revenue forecasts, income statements, cash flow estimates, and break-even analysis.
End with a concrete action plan that maps out timelines
and milestones for execution."
Details to include about me:
• Business type: [INSERT BUSINESS TYPE]
• Target audience: [INSERT TARGET MARKET]
• Unique selling point: [INSERT UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION]
• Starting capital: [INSERT INITIAL INVESTMENT AMOUNT]
• Timeline goals: [INSERT PROJECTED TIMELINE]

Source: godofprompt

UI Spill

NanoBanana Prompt 1: [screenshot of website] 
Remove the browser UI and place the pasted website screenshot naturally on the screen of a [Apple Pro Display].

Use the screenshot to guide:
- Interior Style: [everyday, modern, approachable, clean lines, soft color accents]
- Profession of the Space Owner: [software product manager]
- Mood: [dark walls, well-staged but lived-in, creative, and realistic]
- Time of day: [night]

Camera: high-end lifestyle brand film photography, long focal length, close-up framing with shallow depth of field, soft bokeh, slight chromatic aberration at the edges.

Intent: a cohesive, high-quality but approachable scene where the environment gently mirrors the screenshot’s style without feeling luxury or overly curated.

Prompt 2:
In a bizarre twist, the colors from the website are melting out of the screen like mixed paint

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Until next time — Zain & the Superhuman AI team