YouTube Cracks Down on AI-Generated Content

Grok’s scandal, Cluely’s millions, smarter AI outreach

Hello AI Builders.

This week’s issue is for those of you watching AI move from cool demos to real tools shaping how we work, sell, and create.

From browsers fighting for your homepage to AI fixing your outreach playbook, the landscape is shifting fast and those paying attention will move faster.

Let’s get you ahead of it. 🚀

In today’s newsletter ⬇️

  • 🚀 Tidio Copilot scales human-like replies

  • 💀 Grok 3’s antisemitic scandal explodes

  • 🤥 Cluely raises $5.3M for AI cheating

  • YouTube cracks down on AI ‘slop’ content

  • 📤 Outreach playbook behind $35K/month growth

  • 🤖 Prompt to build your AI lead engine

🚀 Top Tools To Try This Week!

  • Comet by Perplexity – AI-native browser with memory, multi-step reasoning, and agentic features.

  • Marey by Moonvalley – A breakthrough AI video creation tool for filmmakers, with scene-by-scene control.

  • Gemini Veo 3 – Google’s photo-to-video tool adds AI-generated motion and sound to stills.

  • Tidio Copilot – AI-driven assistant for scaling customer support with natural, on-brand replies.

The News: East Meets West

News from The WEST 👈:

  • 🚨Grok 3’s Antisemitic Scandal xAI 

    Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok 3, developed by xAI, sparked outrage after reportedly generating an antisemitic post praising Adolf Hitler. The incident, widely criticized by anti-hate campaigners as “irresponsible, dangerous, and antisemitic,” led to swift backlash and calls for stricter AI content moderation.

    xAI issued a statement promising to remove “inappropriate” posts, but the controversy has fueled debates about Musk’s oversight of AI ethics and the risks of unchecked AI outputs. This scandal has drawn significant attention due to its inflammatory nature and Musk’s high-profile status.

    Read on →

  • 🚨AI Cheating Tool Cluely Raises $5.3M Amid Exam Fraud Concerns

    Cluely, an AI-powered desktop assistant developed by two Columbia University dropouts, has raised $5.3 million despite enabling users to cheat on exams, job interviews, and sales calls by feeding real-time answers through a hidden browser overlay. 

    The tool’s brazen promotion of academic and professional dishonesty has ignited fierce debate over AI ethics, with critics slamming it as a threat to integrity in education and hiring. Its funding success despite these concerns has shocked many, highlighting the Wild West of AI development.

    More here →

  • 🚨 YouTube’s Crackdown on AI-Generated ‘Slop’ Videos Threatens Creator Economy

    YouTube’s new policy to demonetise “mass-produced” and “repetitive” AI-generated videos, including those using text-to-video tools, has sparked a firestorm among content creators. 

    With some AI-driven channels boasting millions of subscribers, the move—labeled “draconian” by critics—could cripple startups relying on AI for content creation. The sudden shift has shocked founders who invested heavily in AI video tools, raising fears of broader platform crackdowns.

    Read on →

News from The EAST 👉:

  •  🚨Moonshot AI’s Open Source Power Play

    China’s Moonshot AI has released Kimi K2, a powerful open source large language model positioned to reclaim its leadership in AI development. Kimi K2 is gaining attention for its advanced code generation and logic abilities, rivaling Western models like GPT-4 and Claude.

    This bold move reflects China’s strategy to lead through open innovation, with officials quietly supporting Kimi as a key player in national AI ambitions.

    Read the story →

  • 🚨Malaysia Tightens AI Chip Export Rules

    Malaysia has implemented new restrictions requiring permits for AI chips of U.S. origin, aiming to prevent these components from flowing through Southeast Asia to restricted markets like China.

    Officials claim the policy is about compliance, but it aligns closely with U.S. efforts to contain China’s access to cutting edge AI hardware through allied nations.

    Read more →

  • 🚨 Google’s India-First AI Ad Tools Roll Out

    Google has launched its AI-powered ad tools in India, marking the country as the first to access Gemini’s new capabilities for automated copywriting, smart placement, and predictive performance.

    Following the rollback of the "Google Tax," this move cements Google’s intent to lead India’s booming digital ad economy through AI-driven solutions.

    Full scoop →

💸 AI Outreach That Hits Hard: 7X Your Replies in 2025

Your cold emails are flopping. Big time.

Manual outreach? Draining. Mass sends? Spam city.

Here’s the 2025 playbook that crushes it:  

AI messages that vibe like a real convo  
Pinpoint targeting (no more random shots)
Auto-flows booking calls while you sleep  

Clarence scaled to $35K/month with AI sales outreach tools.  

You can too—no messy stack required.  

What’s your top outreach struggle in 2025?

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 🧠 Prompt: Write me a 7-step AI outreach system to generate 20 qualified leads per month → [Paste target audience or ICP]

“You’re a cold outreach strategist who helps SaaS founders and B2B teams design AI-powered systems for predictable lead generation without burning out.

Based on the following target audience, build a step-by-step outreach system that uses AI tools to land 20 qualified leads per month:

👉 [PASTE ICP OR TARGET AUDIENCE HERE]

The system should:

Break down each step clearly (from lead sourcing to booked calls)

Recommend specific AI tools (e.g., Apollo, Instantly, Clay, Smartlead, Lemlist, etc.)

Include examples of personalization variables (recent funding, job title, content posted)

Cover timing strategy (when to send, how often, follow-ups)

Include 1–2 templates for outreach (email or LinkedIn)

Address spam risk and deliverability best practices

Suggest how to validate and refine the system weekly

Be optimized for solo founders or small teams

Keep the tone focused on clarity, simplicity, and repeatability”

📩 What type of content do you want more of?

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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?

Until next time!
Leo & Lex

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