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In today’s AI summary rundown:
Google reports that total organic click volume from Search to external websites has held steady compared to last year, even slightly improving in terms of “click quality,” meaning users spend more time on linked pages rather than bouncing back.
Reports suggesting traffic collapse are, according to Google, based on flawed methods or limited examples. Liz Reid, head of Search, says broader data tells a different story.
While some outlets like Business Insider or The Washington Post have seen drops in traffic, others especially those offering forums, videos, or original analysis are seeing positive results from AI-driven engagement.
A Pew Research study found users encountering an AI summary were significantly less likely to click links. They clicked in only 8% of cases with summaries, versus 15% without. Also, more users ended their session instead of exploring further.
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Insight: Grok’s video generator is free for now
Limited-time free access
The video generation tool within Grok previously available only to paid users on iOS has expanded to Android and is now free for all U.S. users, though only “for the next few days” according to Musk.
Deepfake concerns remain unaddressed
The rollout comes amid growing alarm over the tool’s ability to produce nude celebrity deepfakes. Despite that, Musk hasn’t publicly addressed those risks.
"Spicy" mode fuels controversy
Grok Imagine includes a “Spicy” mode explicitly designed for sexually suggestive or explicit content. This raises fresh ethical and legal concerns, given its track record allowing unauthorized celebrity portrayals.
Shifting toward ad-supported model
Musk has hinted that ads will be incorporated into Grok’s bot responses in the future, signaling a move toward monetization beyond subscriptions.
Ongoing rollout of advanced features
Grok has been steadily evolving adding image and video generation (Grok Imagine), NSFW “Spicy” mode, and plans for text‑to‑video. All of this positions Grok as a bold, edgy AI in Musk’s broader ecosystem.
AI Training: Tutorial of the Day
🎓 AI Tutorial of the Day
Writing GMB Content with AI
Since your Google My Business listing shows up before your website. It's prime real estate and AI can help you fill it fast.
What You Can Create:
Business descriptions
Weekly updates
Promotions & offers
Event announcements
Product/service blurbs
Quick Tips:
Be specific:
Bad: “Write GMB content for a salon.”
Better: “Write a 50-word GMB post for a Delhi salon offering 20% off facials this weekend.”Mention location: Helps with local SEO.
Use CTAs: “Call now”, “Book today”, “Visit us”.
Edit tone: Make it sound like you—not a robot.
Stay short: 50–100 words max.
Sample Prompt:
“Write a 60-word GMB post for a pest control company in Houston offering 10% off ant treatments. Mention eco-friendly methods and fast service.”
Quirky AI Tools
Think of it as a turbocharged customer engagement platform. It uses BrazeAI (including Sage AI and an OpenAI-powered Copywriting Assistant) to generate on-brand messages, visuals, and campaign ideas in a snap. It also helps automate personalization, segment customers in real time, predict churn, and test variations across channels like email, push, in‑app messaging, SMS—all from one dashboard. The payoff? Faster, smarter campaigns that feel human—not templated.
Your AI-powered note‑taker for video calls. It auto-records, transcribes, and summarizes Zoom, Meet, and Teams meetings completely free. Summaries land within 30 seconds after the meeting, often with tagged highlights and tasks. Integrations with CRMs like HubSpot, Slack, and Zapier mean you can stop sweating admin and actually live the meeting. Real feedback echoes the time savings and ease of use, though like any tool, it sometimes needs a minor touch-up.
Marqo is a one-stop vector search engine, handling embedding generation, storage, and retrieval through a single API. No need to stitch together external embedding tools just feed in text or images, and Marqo does the rest. It supports multimodal search, semantic matching, personalization using click-stream or event data, and easy integration with frameworks like LangChain or ChatGPT’s retrieval plugin.
This used to be the go-to for cloud GPU work, think model training, fine-tuning, simulation, and VDI. Now rolled under DigitalOcean’s umbrella, it still offers on‑demand access to powerful GPUs like NVIDIA H100, scalable compute instances, support for popular ML frameworks, and seamless GitHub integration. It's friendly enough for beginners, fast enough for pros, and built to scale.
Trending AI Startups
A Bengaluru-based startup that makes VR training practical, fast, and scalable for enterprises. Their platform, VRseBuilder, uses AI to turn dense documentation into immersive VR experiences—development time drops by about 93%, turning what used to take months into a matter of hours. They’ve trained over 300,000 employees across 100+ companies and raised a $2 million seed round to push deeper into the US market.
Think digital clones that do your online work for you. Aphid’s platform lets individuals and businesses automate tasks ranging from freelance gigs to virtual assistants without writing any code. Users can literally save time and even earn money while their clones handle repetitive online tasks.
Built for e‑commerce support, Richpanel blends self‑service, omnichannel messaging, and AI‑powered helpdesk features into one sleek tool. Their Sidekick AI, powered by GPT‑4, suggests responses based on your past interactions with no hallucinations, just grounded, personalized support. It makes answering repetitive queries a breeze while freeing your team for high‑value work.
A playground of AI assistants, your personal bot that can be anything from a coach to a team member. Build chatbots, project planners, or even free-writing tools through a conversational interface. It's simple, powerful, and most features are free to use. Oh and yes, your bot can have an avatar and a personality of your choosing.
AI-Generated Image of the Day
Prompt: A charismatic bartender in a dimly lit, stylish cocktail bar, mid-pour with a shaker in one hand and a flaming citrus garnish in the other. The background features glowing shelves of exotic bottles, warm ambient lighting, and a hint of mystery. No text. Cinematic style. High detail. Fun and moody vibe.
Tip: the more specific the better
Question of the Day
Can AI assist in identifying new patterns, insights, and solutions that humans might overlook?
Today’s Meme
That’s a Wrap
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