Welcome to The Daily AI Briefing! Hello and welcome to today's edition of The Daily AI Briefing, where we bring you the most significant developments in artificial intelligence. I'm your host, and today we have a packed lineup of groundbreaking AI news, corporate announcements, and technological advancements that are shaping our digital future. Today's Headlines In today's briefing, we'll cover Google's ambitious Gemini AI expansion across multiple platforms, insights from OpenAI's chief scientist on the future of AI research, a practical tutorial on connecting AI coding assistants with Zapier, the Trump administration's reversal on AI chip export policies, plus exciting new AI tools and job opportunities in the field. Google's Gemini AI Expansion Google has announced a significant expansion of its Gemini AI assistant, extending its reach far beyond smartphones. Soon, Gemini will be available on a variety of Android devices including smartwatches, TVs, cars, and upcoming XR headsets. Wear OS smartwatches will receive Gemini integration "in the coming months," enabling natural voice interactions with the assistant. Google TV users can expect Gemini later this year, with features like content recommendations and educational assistance. For drivers, Android Auto will incorporate Gemini to help manage in-car requests, find destinations, and read texts or emails. Perhaps most intriguingly, Google's forthcoming Android XR headset will include Gemini, creating immersive experiences with a multimodal assistant ready to use. This comprehensive rollout positions Gemini as the consistent AI layer connecting all Google-powered devices across ecosystems. OpenAI Chief Scientist Reveals Future Vision In a fascinating interview with Nature, OpenAI's chief scientist Jakub Pachocki shared his perspective on AI's immediate future. He expressed confidence that AI systems are already capable of discovering novel insights, although he noted that AI's reasoning processes differ fundamentally from human thinking. Looking ahead, Pachocki believes artificial general intelligence (AGI) will arrive by the end of this decade. His definition of AGI focuses on practical outcomes: AI that creates "measurable economic impact" and generates novel research findings. In a significant shift for the company, Pachocki also revealed that OpenAI is preparing to release its first open-weight model since GPT-2, promising it will outperform other available open models in the market. Connecting AI Coding Apps with Zapier MCP For developers working with AI coding assistants, a new tutorial explains how to leverage Zapier's Multi-Connection Protocol (MCP) to connect tools like Cursor, Claude, or Windsurf with over 7,000 apps. The integration enables seamless management of emails, document access, and task automation without leaving your development environment. The process is straightforward: visit Zapier MCP's website, create a connection hub, select your preferred AI assistant, add the apps you want to integrate, and configure your AI tool's settings. This represents a significant productivity enhancement for developers who rely on AI coding assistants in their daily workflow. Trump Administration Pivots on AI Chip Policy In a major policy shift, the Trump administration has rescinded a Biden-era rule that would have imposed global controls on semiconductor exports. Instead, the administration plans to develop a country-specific approach while maintaining existing restrictions on China. The Commerce Department announced this cancellation just days before the rule was set to take effect, citing concerns about potential harm to innovation and diplomatic relationships. However, the new guidance explicitly states that using Huawei's Ascend AI chips anywhere globally now constitutes a violation of U.S. export controls. According to Bloomberg, the administration may shift toward negotiating agreements on a country-by-country basis. This policy change