Sora 2 Surprise, AI Consulting, & Design

1/ OpenAI Launches Sora 2 — and the Memes Take Over

OpenAI just launched Sora 2, and the internet is responding the way it always does: with a flood of Sam Altman memes. But beneath the jokes, this is serious—Sora 2 is poised to redefine video generation. It’s also no coincidence that OpenAI is aligning itself closely with Hollywood. AI-native video could easily be the backbone of entertainment in the next decade.

It’s an awesome AI model- and to think that this is the worst AI video will ever be (unless they nerf it with excessive guardrails, which they seem to be doing).

2/ Canada isn’t doing too hot in AI

Despite being one of the earliest leaders in academic AI, Canada seems to be losing steam. Some argue that woke politics and regulatory overreach are part of the drag, and with situations like this- it seems to be the case.

3/ Mass Consulting Layoffs Due to AI

White collar consulting jobs are getting hit hard by AI. The very industry that built its reputation on “strategic advice” is finding itself disrupted by tools that deliver faster insights at a fraction of the cost. This wave of layoffs is a sign that the traditional consulting model might not survive the decade without serious reinvention.

4/ Creative Design Roles Rising in the Age of AI

It’s not all doom and gloom; creative roles, especially in design, are becoming more valuable. As AI takes over execution, the human taste-making layer matters more than ever. The ability to steer aesthetics, branding, and storytelling in a world flooded with generative outputs is becoming a premium skill.