Navigating AI: May 2025 Newsletter
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Enhance your AI knowledge with this month's edition of Navigating Abroad, Launch Consulting's monthly newsletter! We've assembled a selection of curated articles, industry news, and valuable resources to fuel your digital transformation journey.
🔍This Month's Need-To-Know AI News
AI is evolving fast — here’s what made headlines this month.
1. OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 Series: OpenAI released three new models—GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano—offering major improvements in coding, instruction following, and long-context tasks.
2. AI in Security and Healthcare: Microsoft expanded its Security Copilot platform with new autonomous AI agents, including a phishing triage agent that can autonomously handle routine cyberattacks.
3. U.S. State Legislatures Ramp Up AI Regulation Efforts: Hundreds of AI-related bills have been introduced across U.S. states in 2025, reflecting growing concerns about AI’s societal impact and the push for greater oversight and transparency.
4. NVIDIA to Build AI Supercomputers in the U.S.: NVIDIA confirmed plans to manufacture AI chips and supercomputers within the United States, establishing new facilities in Texas and Arizona. This move supports national computer independence and addresses the surging demand for AI infrastructure.
5. OpenAI Is Developing Its Own Social Media Platform: OpenAI is working on a social media platform meant to rival X (formerly known as Twitter). Still in the early stages, it’s unknown whether or not the platform will be a standalone app or integrated with ChatGPT.
Read more about this month's top stories on our website.
💫 Cosmic Clicks & Curated AI Resources
Blog: How to Empower Teams with Generative AI
Learn how to build a culture of empowered GenAI use that moves the needle. Create an enterprise-wide strategy that balances creativity with control and innovation with intention. Read more.
Case Study: Leveraging Palantir Foundry for Lung Cancer Research
A top biopharma division turn 100GB of complex imaging data into powerful insights, accelerating lung cancer research with Palantir Foundry. Read how here.
Video: How eBay Uses GenAI to Drive Developer Productivity — Without Chasing the Hype
eBay isn’t experimenting with GenAI — they’re deploying it across a global engineering organization that supports one of the internet’s largest marketplaces. Learn how in the full episode of Navigating Abroad. Watch the full episode here.
🔦 Partner Spotlight: Microsoft
Microsoft’s latest updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot mark a bold shift from AI that assists to AI that collaborates. In this article, we break down what’s new, what it means for modern enterprises, and how these tools are reshaping productivity for the human + agent collaboration era. Read the article here.
📝 Prompt Like an Expert
Great prompts yield great outcomes. In a world where generative AI is your new chief of staff, how you prompt determines the value you get. The clearer your intent, the more valuable the output. A prompt framework we recommend is the 3Cs Prompt Formula: Context + Clarity + Constraints.
Try this:
“You are an AI strategist advising a Fortune 500 company. Provide a 5-point summary of how generative AI can streamline operations, increase revenue, and reduce risk in a global enterprise. Each point should include a real-world example and potential ROI.”
✅ Take Action: AI Agents Assessment
Ready to unlock AI agents for smarter operations and engagement? Take this free self-assessment to evaluate your readiness and start turning AI into a success tool.
At Launch Consulting, we help businesses lead with data, software, and AI. As an AI-first digital transformation partner, we design solutions that fuel growth, increase efficiency, and strengthen customer and employee relationships. Our expertise, combined with strategic partnerships, ensures you get real results that move your business forward.
Contact a Navigator today to start your own digital transformation.