🕶️ The $50 AI allowance and ChatGPT’s new attitude

The data industry is undergoing rapid consolidation as companies like Databricks and Salesforce acquire smaller players to strengthen their AI capabilities, aiming to fill critical gaps in the enterprise data stack. With over $300 billion invested in data startups over the past few years, many of these firms now face limited funding options and see acquisition as a more viable path than IPOs.

The central belief driving this trend is that AI success hinges on high-quality, well-integrated data infrastructure—yet questions remain about whether legacy data companies can adapt fast enough to meet the demands of a post-ChatGPT world. As market dynamics evolve, merging AI innovation with robust data management may become essential for delivering real enterprise value.

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OpenAI is quietly testing a new ChatGPT feature called “Study Together”, aimed at transforming the chatbot into a more interactive educational tool. Instead of providing direct answers, the feature reportedly encourages users to think by prompting them with questions — a possible response to tools like Google’s LearnLM. While details are scarce and OpenAI hasn’t confirmed a public rollout, speculation is growing about future capabilities like group study chats. As ChatGPT becomes increasingly embedded in classrooms — for both learning and less-than-ethical shortcuts — this feature could help shift the narrative toward productive, accountable use in education.