Perplexity Email Demo, Gemini 3, n8n’s $2.5B Boom, and Neuralink’s Future

Brian, Andy, and Karl discussed Gemini 3 rumors, Neuralink’s breakthrough, N8n’s $2.5B valuation, Perplexity’s new email connector, and the growing risks of shadow AI in the workplace.Key Points DiscussedGemini 3 may launch October 22 with multimodal upgrades and new music generation features.AI model progress now depends on connectors, cost control, and real usability over benchmarks.Neuralink’s first patient controlled a robotic arm with his mind, showing major BCI progress.N8n raised $180M at a $2.5B valuation, proving demand for open automation platforms.Meta is offering billion-dollar equity packages to lure top AI talent from rival labs.An EY report found AI improves efficiency but not short-term financial returns.Perplexity added Gmail and Outlook integration for smarter email and calendar summaries.Microsoft Copilot still leads in deep native integration across enterprise systems.A new study found 77% of employees paste company data into public AI tools.Most companies lack clear AI governance, risking data leaks and compliance issues.The hosts agreed banning AI is unrealistic; training and clear policies are key.Investing $3K–$4K per employee in AI tools and education drives long-term ROI.Timestamps & Topics00:00:00 💡 Intro and news overview00:01:31 🤖 Gemini 3 rumors and model evolution00:11:13 🧠 Neuralink mind-controlled robotics00:14:59 ⚙️ N8n’s $2.5B valuation and automation growth00:23:49 📰 Meta’s AI hiring spree00:27:36 💰 EY report on AI ROI and efficiency gap00:30:33 📧 Perplexity’s new Gmail and Outlook connector00:43:28 ⚠️ Shadow AI and data leak risks00:55:38 🎓 Why training beats restriction in AI adoptionThe Daily AI Show Co-Hosts: Andy Halliday, Brian Maucere, and Karl Yeh

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