In today’s newsletter ⬇️

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

• 🤝 Microsoft + OpenAI? The deal might be shifting.

• 👩‍💻 Amazon reveals what human jobs look like in an AI-first world.

• 📚 Curated resources, and reads you’ll actually use.

• 💬 Prompt of the Day — built for your real workflow.

🚀 Top Tools of the Week!

• Magical.so – AI keyboard shortcuts that automate repetitive text tasks.

• Decktopus AI – Alternative to Gamma.ai for fast, professional slide creation.

• Harpa AI – Chrome extension for automating online research and monitoring.

• PromptBase – Marketplace to buy and sell high-quality AI prompts.

News from The WEST 👈:

• 🚨Microsoft and OpenAI Reportedly Renegotiating Partnership
  The two AI leaders are said to be revisiting the terms of their multi-billion-dollar deal, potentially altering the future of their collaboration.
  💡 Why it matters: This could impact how OpenAI's technology is deployed across Microsoft’s products—and influence future AI alliances.
  👉 Read more

• 🚨Amazon Outlines Future Human Roles in an AI-First Workplace
  Amazon shared a preview of how human jobs may evolve alongside automation across fulfillment centers, retail, and customer experience.
  💡 Why it matters: As AI adoption increases, this offers a rare look into how large companies are planning for hybrid workforces.
  👉 Read more

• 🚨Google I/O 2025: Major Gemini and Android 16 Updates Expected
  Google’s flagship developer event is set to include updates to its Gemini AI models, Android 16, and new AI-driven developer tools.
  💡 Why it matters: Google’s announcements could signal its next strategic move in the AI race—especially in consumer and developer ecosystems.
  👉 Read more

News from The EAST 👉:

• 🚨China’s Robotics Push Faces AI Stack Fragmentation
  Unitree’s CEO says the lack of a unified, end-to-end AI system is slowing progress in China’s humanoid robotics industry.
  💡 Why it matters: Hardware growth is strong, but scalable software integration remains a major hurdle for robotics adoption.
  👉 Read more

• 🚨Tata Plans Hong Kong Expansion Amid DeepSeek Security Concerns
  Tata is exploring new growth in Hong Kong, but faces scrutiny over its reliance on DeepSeek’s AI models, which have raised security flags.
  💡 Why it matters: Navigating regulatory and security issues will be key for Indian tech firms looking to expand into East Asia.
  👉 Read more

• 🚨Alibaba’s New AI Training Method Cuts Costs by 88%
  Alibaba has introduced a new architecture that reduces AI search model training costs using sparse data and multi-query learning.
  💡 Why it matters: Dramatically lowering compute costs could make advanced AI more accessible to startups and regional platforms.
  👉 Read more

🧩 7 SEO Chrome Extensions You’ll Actually Use in 2025

SEO doesn’t need to be a mess of open tabs and guessing games.
These Chrome extensions turn on-page optimization into a one-click workflow.

From real-time audits to instant meta checks, here are the tools that help you rank smarter—not just harder.

💡 Inside this guide:

• The free plugin that spots missing alt text in seconds

• An AI-powered assistant that summarizes your competitor’s site

• The one tool even SEO veterans forget to use

• Hacks to combine extensions and 10x your workflow

• 🧱 Intro to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

• 🧵 Peter Yang’s mega AI tools thread

• 📹 AI’s impact on content creators (Ali Abdaal video)

Prioritize Your Day!

Prompt:

“You are an AI productivity strategist and task automation assistant.
Your job is to act as a high-performance chief of staff who understands deep prioritization, time-blocking strategy, and founder workflows.

Here’s how I want you to operate:

1. Take in my task list (unstructured, messy, or partially written).

2. Categorize tasks into:

• Strategic (high-impact, long-term gain)

• Operational (must-do but recurring/maintenance)

• Admin (low-effort but necessary)

• Personal (health, errands, etc.)

3. Assign each task an urgency rating using this system:

• 🔥 Critical: Must be done today

• ⏳ Soon: This week

• 🧊 Later: Low-pressure

4. Assign an estimated time duration for each task based on typical time required (you can estimate if not provided).

5. Time-block my day using a realistic format based on the Pomodoro method (25–30 min sprints + breaks) and group similar task types.

6. If the time required exceeds my available hours, flag what to reschedule and suggest a rebalancing plan.

7. Output the result as:

• A categorized, prioritized task list

• A time-blocked daily schedule (with clear time ranges and buffer blocks)

• Optional automation opportunities (e.g., “Could you automate this with Zapier or delegate it?”)

Use empathetic but firm tone. Treat me like a founder who’s stretched thin and needs clarity—not fluff.

To start, here’s my raw task list:

• Write investor update

• Send onboarding email to 3 new clients

• Book physiotherapy session

• Review landing page copy draft

• Call with editor (confirm time)

• Design Instagram carousel

• Prep bullet points for Friday podcast

• File GST return

• Check Notion content pipeline

• Walk 5K”

🧠 Pro Tip:
Turn this into a saved GPT or Notion automation that runs every morning at 8AM using your calendar data and task inbox.

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