In today’s newsletter ⬇️

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

• 🤖 Google I/O 2025: All the Big Drops

• 🚨 Tencent Unveils Major Updates to Its AI Model Stack

• 📚 Smart resources you’ll actually us

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

🚀 Top Google Tools to Try from I/O 2025

• NotebookLM – Google’s upgraded research assistant now supports citations, summaries, and audio overviews.

• Gemini in Gmail & Docs – New Gemini sidebar features let you rewrite, summarize, and generate content contextually in Google Workspace.

• Project Astra – Google’s vision of a universal AI agent, now demoed with real-time object recognition and memory.

• Gemma 2 – Open-source language model family now optimized for fine-tuning and on-device performance.

• Google Vids – An AI-powered video editor inside Workspace that helps teams create explainer and training videos fast.

News from The WEST 👈:

• 🚨 Google I/O 2025: All the Big Drops
  Google just unveiled major upgrades across its AI ecosystem — including Gemini 1.5 Pro, a Gen App Builder, and “AI teammates” inside Workspace.
  Why it matters: Google is embedding Gemini into everything — from Search to Docs. If you're building in productivity or dev tools, this is your signal to integrate or compete.
  🔗 Read more

• 🛍️ Amazon Rolls Out AI-Powered Audio Summaries
  Amazon has started adding short-form AI audio summaries to select product pages (starting with Echo and Fire TV lines).
  Why it matters: The future of shopping is voice-first. Expect new UX models and monetization formats in audio commerce.
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• 🧠 Meta Wants Startups on Llama 3
  Meta launched a program to help early-stage founders build on Llama models, offering compute credits, mentorship, and engineering support.
  Why it matters: Meta is pushing Llama to become the “Linux of AI.” Builders now have a strong open-source alternative to OpenAI.
  🔗 Read more

News from The EAST 👉:

• 🚨 Tencent Unveils Major Updates to Its AI Model Stack
  Tencent announced major upgrades to its Hunyuan AI platform, with improvements in image generation, multi-language support, and enterprise deployment.
  Why it matters: China’s AI model arms race is real. Tencent’s B2B AI stack is gunning for Alibaba and Baidu, and Western startups may face growing competition abroad.

  Read full story →

• 🚨. U.S.–China AI Tensions Rise Over Huawei’s Chip Supply
  The Biden administration is reviewing whether Huawei’s 7nm AI chips violate sanctions. The move follows recent discoveries of Huawei’s tech in global cloud markets.
  Why it matters: A new flashpoint in the global chip race. Founders building with Chinese semiconductors or export-sensitive tech need to brace for regulatory shifts.

  Read full story →

• 🛰️ Intel May Sell Off Its Edge Unit
  Intel is exploring the sale of its networking and edge computing business, potentially to double down on AI chip development.
  Why it matters: Expect consolidation in edge AI. If you're in hardware or edge infrastructure, this could reshape competition and capital flow.
  🔗 Read more

🔍 How to Use Qwen 2.5 Max Like a Pro

Alibaba’s flagship model is not just another GPT clone. It’s smarter than Claude on code, faster than GPT-4 on feedback, and 10X cheaper to run.

In this breakdown, we’re giving you 5 insider hacks to unlock Qwen’s full power — from deep thinking mode to debugging entire codebases to editing docs inside a canvas.

💡 Inside this guide:

• Why Qwen might be the most underrated model of 2025

• Real use cases for writers, coders, and founders

• How to get API access, free chat access, and more

• Google AI Learn AI Skills – Introductory resources and courses to develop AI skills.

• Top AI Learning Resources — 04.2024 by Babar M Bhatti – A curated list of AI resources for various skill levels.

• Amazon AI Ready Initiative – Free AI courses aimed at upskilling individuals globally.

Competitor Funding Breakdown & Positioning Map

Prompt:

“You are a senior market intelligence analyst working for a startup founder (or VC partner) evaluating the competitive landscape in a specific sector. Your task is to perform a full-stack competitor breakdown across funding, GTM strategy, positioning, and whitespace.

Based on the list of competitors I’ll provide, generate a comprehensive strategic report that includes:

1. Competitor Summary Table
For each company, provide:

• Name

• Headquarters

• Founding year

• Total funding raised (from public sources)

• Most recent round (amount + date + lead investor)

• Key product or service offering

2. GTM Strategy Snapshot (per competitor)

• Primary GTM channel (e.g. PLG, outbound, channel, content-led, etc.)

• Key partnerships, integrations, or co-marketing efforts

• Notable campaigns, tactics, or differentiators

3. SWOT Analysis for each competitor
Fill out a classic SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) for each company based on available public information and inferred signals (e.g. Glassdoor, customer reviews, LinkedIn hiring trends, press coverage).

4. Market Positioning Map

• Plot the listed competitors across a 2x2 matrix

• X-axis: Pricing (Low to High)

• Y-axis: Product Complexity (Simple to Advanced)

• Highlight any whitespace or underserved segments

5. Summary: What This Means for Us

• Based on this analysis, what is our likely moat?

• What are the top 3 risks we face entering this market?

• Which 1–2 competitors should we monitor weekly and why?

• Suggested strategic response (product, GTM, pricing, or messaging)

Input format:
Please list 4–6 competitors in this format:

• Company Name | Website Link | (Optional: Crunchbase or PitchBook Link)”

💼 Best For:

• Founders raising a round

• VCs writing deal memos

• Growth leads crafting strategy

• Product teams sizing whitespace

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