Panthesis

First it was language. Then video. Now, the world’s biggest AI companies—OpenAI, Perplexity, and China’s Kimi—are all quietly pivoting to social media. Why? Because models need data, users need stickiness, and ads still pay the bills. While Silicon Valley debates AGI, China’s WeChat is already embedding AI into everyday chats. The AI-social fusion is here—and it’s weirder than you think.

While China’s “AI Big Four” are laying off thousands, one unexpected AI app is quietly going viral: Jimeng AI. It’s not trying to build AGI—it’s helping real people do real work, fast. From marketing banners to e-commerce visuals, this tool is becoming a secret weapon for designers and creators across Asia.

Once hailed as China’s answer to Silicon Valley, the “AI Big Four” are now slashing salaries, shutting down offices, and bleeding billions in losses. While OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind push toward AGI, China’s top AI firms are stuck in survival mode. What happened—and what does it mean for the global AI race?

While Tesla and Boston Dynamics chase clunky humanoid robots with motors and gears, a tiny Polish startup is building something wildly different: a robot with real artificial muscles, bones, and tendons—just like a human. Clone Robotics’ new prototype can lift 60x more than most robot hands, catch a flying ball, and may be the first step toward true household automation.

A new AI illustration tool called DreamDraw is blowing up on social media and creator marketplaces. With revenue up 220% in just one month, users are turning AI-generated images into cash—sometimes selling a single image for $300. But it’s not just about money. People are getting emotionally attached to their AI “art buddies.” Is this the future of creativity—or just another digital addiction?

Many people believe they need motivation to take action. But motivation is fleeting—it comes and goes. Oliver explores why discipline, not inspiration, is the key to long-term success and how Eastern philosophy teaches us to cultivate self-discipline effortlessly.

We make countless decisions every day—career choices, investments, relationships. But many people either overthink or rely on gut feelings, leading to regret. Oliver explores how probability thinking, psychology, and Eastern philosophy can help us make smarter decisions with less stress.

Modern society tells us that happiness is the ultimate goal. But the more we chase it, the more it seems to slip away. Oliver explores why the constant pursuit of happiness leads to dissatisfaction—and how Eastern philosophy teaches us to find contentment in the present moment.

We spend our lives trying to control outcomes—our careers, relationships, and even the future. But the harder we try to control everything, the more stress and disappointment we experience. Oliver explores why true freedom comes from surrendering control and how Eastern philosophy teaches us to embrace uncertainty.

The modern world promotes the idea of “work-life balance,” but trying to perfectly separate work and personal life often leads to frustration. Oliver explores why true fulfillment comes from integrating passion, purpose, and presence—using lessons from Eastern