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From AI Glow-Ups to Secret Whisper Networks

October 2nd· Issue #340
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👋 Hey ,
 
It’s been a big week of changes across the board. OpenAI launched new tools -  from Sora 2 to instant checkout inside ChatGPT (yes, you can shop by prompt now) - and dropped its first-ever brand campaign with a surprisingly human touch. Meanwhile, Paris Fashion Week wrapped with a flurry of creative director debuts that might just mark the start of a new era in fashion. 


Oh and happy Taylor Swift Day 🪩


Enjoy,
Your Majesty

 

1. Sora 2 Is Here: Faster, Sharper, Weirder

 

OpenAI just dropped the next iteration of its video model. It’s smoother, better at storytelling, and leans into “imagination over realism.”




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2. ZEST: A Cheat Sheet for Design Leaders

 

Your Majesty Design Director Joost Huver shares his framework to help designers level up their thinking and leadership. A must-read for all design leaders.
 

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3. Can a Store Really Build Community?

 

Retail is being reimagined - again. BoF looks at whether physical stores can still become cultural hangouts, or if the café/bookstore/gallery hybrid is already passé.


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4. AI Won’t Save Your Gym. Leadership Will.


In this Delivered podcast, listen to our conversation with Jon Brady, a global leader in the fitness industry, to explore how to position your business for success.


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5. ChatGPT’s Brand Era

 

OpenAI’s first major marketing campaign is out - and it’s softer, more cinematic, and surprisingly human. A tone shift for the biggest brand in tech?
 

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6. Google’s MixBoard Is Part DJ, Part Sound Toy

 

It’s a browser-based music playground powered by AI. Choose a vibe and watch sound transform in real time.
 

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7. Welcome to the Age of Agentic Commerce

 

OpenAI’s latest move could redefine online shopping: introducing instant checkout inside ChatGPT. It turns product discovery into purchase all in one prompt…
 

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8. The ‘Whisper Networks’

 

Young people are turning shopping social - with Whatsapp groups, Substack newsletters and private Instagram accounts becoming the in-the-know places to shop for the best items.

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9. If AI Can Diagnose You, What Are Doctors For?

 

The New Yorker takes on the hard question behind AI-powered medicine: when machines “know,” what does care still mean?


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10. Design Spotlight: A Lantern for Yachts

 

Sir Jony Ive and Gen Terao teamed up to design a sailboat lantern that blends analog romanticism with obsessive detail - and we love it.
 

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“I think the idea of reinvention has always been an essential part of my life.” 

— Taylor Swift



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