In today’s newsletter ⬇️

• 🚀 4 AI tools that actually save time

• 🗞️ The news you need to know

• 🔥 Make Qwen 2.5 Max your secret weapon

• 📚 Resources that don’t waste your time

• 💡 Prompt of the Day—practical, not hype

🚀 Top Tools To Try This Week!

• Otter.ai – Real-time transcription and collaboration tool for meetings and lectures.

• Lumen5 – AI video creation platform for turning blog posts into engaging videos.

• Amazon CodeWhisperer – AI coding companion that provides code recommendations.

• Sourcery – AI tool that refactors and improves Python code.

News from The WEST 👈:

• 🧠 Meta Plans to Automate Risk Assessments
  Meta is building AI systems to handle much of its product risk analysis—a shift that could reshape how new features go live.
  Why it matters: Fewer humans in the loop means faster launches, but also bigger ethical questions—who decides what’s safe?
  🔗 Read more

• 📲 Google Quietly Drops an App to Run AI Locally
  Google’s new app lets you download and run AI models directly on your device—no cloud required.
  Why it matters: This could make AI more private, faster, and less dependent on Google’s servers.
  🔗 Read more

• 📊 Perplexity AI Can Now Generate Dashboards and Spreadsheets
  Perplexity just added a tool that turns queries into spreadsheets, dashboards, and charts—no coding needed.
  Why it matters: The line between AI search and AI work assistant just got thinner.
  🔗 Read more

News from The EAST 👉:

• 💻 DeepSeek’s New R1 Model Runs on a Single GPU
  DeepSeek dropped a distilled version of its R1 AI model that’s lightweight enough to run on a single GPU—seriously.
  Why it matters: AI is getting smaller, cheaper, and more accessible—this could open doors for indie developers and smaller teams.
  🔗 Read more

• 📱 Samsung May Integrate Perplexity AI in Devices
  Samsung is reportedly close to a deal to embed Perplexity AI directly into its devices.
  Why it matters: Imagine AI-enhanced search, support, and tools baked into your phone or tablet—without extra apps.
  🔗 Read more

• 🌏 China Slams US AI Chip Export Curbs
  China is pushing back hard against US restrictions on AI chip exports and student visas, warning it could hurt global trade.
  Why it matters: The AI chip war is now a diplomatic standoff—and it could impact everything from innovation to market access.
  🔗 Read more

🔥How to Make Qwen 2.5 Max Your AI

Here’s the truth about AI models like Qwen 2.5 Max: they’re powerful, but kinda useless until you make them your own.

That’s what fine-tuning does. It’s like teaching a generalist how to think, talk, and solve problems exactly the way you need—whether that’s writing financial reports, answering healthcare questions, or summarizing legal documents.

And guess what? You don’t need to be a developer to start.

This guide breaks down the basics of fine-tuning in plain English—no jargon, no “data science degree” required. Just real talk, clear steps, and a few tricks to make Qwen work for you, not the other way around.

Let’s build smarter, not bigger.

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Prompt: Summarize Any Podcast in 5 Bullet Points That Even a 12-Year-Old Could Understand

“You are a podcast summarization expert. Your task is to listen to a podcast episode—it could be about business, AI, health, finance, or any other topic—and create a simple, clear, 5-bullet summary that:
✅ Highlights the most valuable, practical insights
✅ Avoids jargon—use plain, everyday language
✅ Feels human and engaging, not robotic
✅ Gives concrete examples or analogies when possible
✅ Keeps it actionable—not just facts, but tips or ideas listeners can use

Here’s the step-by-step process:
1️⃣ Listen actively—pause when needed, rewind important parts, and note key ideas.
2️⃣ Identify the 3–5 core takeaways—what does the host/guest want the listener to remember?
3️⃣ Focus on practical value—If it’s a tip, make it clear how to apply it. If it’s a story, explain why it matters.
4️⃣ Write the 5-bullet summary like you’re explaining it to a 12-year-old:

• Start each bullet with a short, punchy sentence

• Follow it up with a 1-sentence explanation or example

• If there’s a cool analogy or metaphor, use it!

5️⃣ End with a 1-sentence bonus tip: “If you only remember one thing from this podcast, it should be…”

Example Summary Format:
Podcast: [Title + Link]
1️⃣ [Punchy takeaway] – [Explain it in simple terms]
2️⃣ [Punchy takeaway] – [Explain it in simple terms]
3️⃣ [Punchy takeaway] – [Explain it in simple terms]
4️⃣ [Punchy takeaway] – [Explain it in simple terms]
5️⃣ [Punchy takeaway] – [Explain it in simple terms]
🔥 Bonus tip: [What’s the #1 takeaway from this episode?]”

This prompt works for any podcast—from AI breakthroughs to personal finance tips.

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