The "Get Sh*t Done" Edition

I spent 14 hours yesterday testing AI tools so you don't have to. Here are the 5 that actually moved the needle (and 5 news stories you need to know).

The Tools That Matter

1. Agent.ai ā†’ Your AI Employee Network

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Here's what's crazy: I set up an AI agent that auto-preps my podcast guest research. Now when someone books a slot, I get a full brief in my inbox within 5 minutes. Guest background, talking points, potential questionsā€”everything.

The platform is stupid simple. Think LinkedIn, but every connection is an AI that actually does work.

Bottom line: Start with one simple automation. Mine saves me 3 hours per week.

2. Freepik ā†’ The Graphics Playgroundfreepik.com

Forget paying for 10 different AI subscriptions. This lets you test-drive every major AI model with one prompt.

I used it to create 47 variations of my newsletter header in 20 minutes. Cost me $0.

The move: Use it to A/B test which AI model works best for your specific use case before committing to a paid plan.

3. Spill ā†’ Write Without the BSgetspill.com

Writing in your browser is like trying to meditate at a carnival. Too many tabs, too many distractions.

Spill strips everything away. Just you and a blank page. Thenā€”and this is the genius partā€”you can reflect on what you wrote using voice mode.

Real talk: My writing improved 2x just by getting out of Chrome.

4. PromptPlex ā†’ Your Prompt Command Centerpromptplex.app

Stop rewriting the same prompts 50 times. This tool lets you save, organize, and share your best prompts with variables.

Example: I have one prompt that generates LinkedIn posts. Change 3 variables, get 10 different angles.

Pro tip: Build a library of 10 core prompts. You'll save 5+ hours per week.

5. Standout ā†’ Job Hunting for People Who Hate Job Huntingstandout.work

No more recruiter spam. No more interview bots. Just direct connections to companies that match what you actually want.

One user told me they went from 50 applications ā†’ 3 interviews ā†’ 1 offer in 2 weeks.

The News That Actually Matters

The Big 5 (with why you should care):

  1. Anthropic's CEO just called Nvidia's CEO a liarTranslation: The AI safety debate is getting ugly. Watch for regulation changes that could impact every AI tool you use.

  2. People are choosing unemployment over AI interview botsTranslation: If you're hiring, ditch the bots. Human connection wins deals (and talent).

  3. OpenAI hit $300B valuation with $8.3B fundingTranslation: AI isn't slowing down. The smart money is betting big. Position yourself accordingly.

  4. HubSpot + Claude = Your CRM just got scary smartTranslation: If you're in sales/marketing, this integration could 10x your productivity. First movers will crush it.

  5. Google's DeepMind CEO: "AI will diagnose, not empathize"Translation: AI will handle the technical stuff. Humans who master empathy and connection will be irreplaceable.

The Deeper Dive (3 stories that matter for the next decade):

šŸš€ Google's Demis Hassabis predicts AI will be 10x bigger than the Industrial RevolutionBut here's the catchā€”he's worried about inequality. Smart play: Learn AI skills now while the gap is small.

šŸ§  Silicon Valley's new "techno-religion" sees AI as salvationThey're not wrong about the potential. They might be wrong about the risks. Stay informed, stay skeptical.

šŸ” OpenAI just patched a massive privacy hole in ChatGPTYour "private" conversations were searchable. Reminder: Never put sensitive data in any AI tool without understanding their privacy policy.

Your Action Items This Week:

  1. Pick ONE tool from above and implement it today

  2. Set up that Agent.ai automation (seriously, it takes 10 minutes)

  3. Build your first PromptPlex library

  4. Forward this to someone who needs to level up their AI game

Remember: The best time to start with AI was yesterday. The second best time is right now.

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