In today’s newsletter ⬇️

• 🧰 4 tools to make your AI stack faster and lighter

• 🤖 OpenAI drops Codex Agent in ChatGPT

• 🎧 The $200M turnaround story at DBS Bank

• 📚 Smart resources you’ll actually us

• 💬 Prompt of the Day — built to help you build faster

🚀 Top Tools of the Week!

• Clipdrop – Remove backgrounds, relight objects, and upscale images

• Durable – Build a full website with AI in under 60 seconds

• Voicemod – Real-time AI voice filter and character voices

• Descript – Audio and video editing by editing the transcript

News from The WEST 👈:

• 🚨 OpenAI Launches Codex Agent in ChatGPT
  OpenAI just released a new AI coding agent, Codex, within ChatGPT — designed to automate complex dev tasks across workflows.
  Why it matters: This brings agentic coding closer to reality. Developers can now delegate multi-step coding tasks to AI directly inside ChatGPT.
  🔗 Read more

• 🚨 Satya Nadella Says Chatbots > Podcasts
  Microsoft’s CEO revealed he prefers ChatGPT summaries over listening to full podcast episodes.
  Why it matters: This casual preference reveals a broader shift in media consumption habits—AI summaries might soon be the default for time-strapped execs.
  🔗 Read more

• 🚨 Google Adds AI & Accessibility Upgrades to Android + Chrome
  Google rolled out AI-powered reading tools and accessibility enhancements, including better screen readers and instant page summaries.
  Why it matters: Accessibility and AI are merging fast. Google’s move signals a push toward more inclusive, intelligent interfaces.
  🔗 Read more

News from The EAST 👉:

• 🚨Alibaba–Apple AI Deal Faces U.S. Scrutiny
  Alibaba’s AI licensing agreement with Apple is now under U.S. review for potential national security risks.
  Why it matters: The U.S.–China AI tension is far from over. Even consumer-level deals are being flagged for geopolitical risk.
  🔗 Read more

• 🚨 Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to Reveal New AI Hardware at Computex
  Huang is expected to demo Nvidia’s latest data center AI chips at Taiwan’s Computex 2025.
  Why it matters: All eyes are on Nvidia to maintain its lead in AI compute. Expect major announcements on next-gen GPU architecture.
  🔗 Read more

• Intel Aims to Surpass Samsung in Chip Manufacturing — with TSMC’s Help
  Intel is reportedly exploring a strategic partnership with TSMC as it attempts to leapfrog Samsung in the contract chipmaking market.
  Why it matters: If successful, this move could radically shift global chip leadership — and rewire long-standing rivalries.
  🔗 Read more

🎥 Spotter Studio 101: AI Help for Creators Who Mean Business

The smartest way to brainstorm, plan, and grow your YouTube channel.

You’re sitting on 90+ videos and still wondering, what should I post next?

Enter Spotter Studio — the AI tool that turns channel chaos into smart content strategy. Think audience-based idea suggestions, outlier tracking, project planning, and even monetization mapping, all in one clean dashboard.

💡 Inside this guide:

• What Spotter Studio actually does (and who it's perfect for)

• How to analyze past performance and plan better videos

• Brainstorming, thumbnail prep, and ad placement tips — via AI

• Whether the tool is worth the price (and what to watch out for)

🎯 Ideal for: YouTubers ready to level up from “guesswork mode” to growth mode.

Podcast Review: CEO of DBS Bank Singapore 🎙️

How DBS quietly became one of the most innovative banks in Asia.

What does it take to transform a legacy bank into a digital powerhouse—without losing its soul?

In this episode, we unpack the $200M transformation of DBS Bank through the lens of its new CEO, Him Chuan Lim. From culture rewiring (“we brought in wolves…”) to 370+ AI use cases generating SGD 700M in impact, this is a real-world blueprint for enterprise reinvention.

💡 Inside this breakdown:

• The 3 shifts that made DBS “digital to the core”

• How to build a startup culture inside a bank

• A/B testing frameworks for AI ROI

• Why legacy ≠ slow — if you lead right

📈 Plus: What fintech founders, corporate operators, and product leads can steal from DBS’ execution strategy.

• OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 Release Explained

• Prompt Engineering for Real-World Teams

• Building Your Own GPT Agent — Demo

Creating a full content calendar for social media

Prompt:

“You are a content strategist and brand marketing AI for a solo founder named Maya Verma. She runs a wellness coaching brand called "Reset with Maya" targeted at busy professionals aged 28–45 who want to build better routines without burnout.

Maya wants to create a 30-day social media content calendar optimized for Instagram. Her goal is to:

• Educate her audience on wellness

• Build trust and authority

• Promote her 1:1 coaching and course

• Share relatable lifestyle content

Please generate the following:

1. A weekly theme breakdown (4 themed weeks for the month)

2. 7 content ideas per week (1 post/day), with a balance of:

   • Educational carousel or video ideas

   • Behind-the-scenes / lifestyle posts

   • Client story or testimonial posts

   • Promotional call-to-action posts

   • Short reels or POV ideas that tap into relatable problems

3. Each post should include:

   • A post idea (e.g. “The 3PM crash — here’s why it happens”)

   • Suggested format (carousel, reel, static, LinkedIn text post, etc.)

   • Suggested CTA (comment, save, share, DM, or link click)

4. A suggested posting schedule (days + times) based on best engagement trends for wellness creators

5. Suggested hashtags for Instagram to improve reach

Be concise but strategic. The goal is to give Maya a plug-and-play calendar she can batch in a weekend and automate over the next month.”

Whether it’s improving your SEO, launching on platforms like Product Hunt, managing newsletters, or building a strong LinkedIn presence, we’re here to help. Curious to see how we can work together?