👊 Copilot’s New Rival

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Today’s Insights:

• Copilot’s New Rival, Free AI Agent by Hugging Face & Google’s Supercharged Coding AI

• AI Tool of The Day + 5 Hand-Picked AI Tools

• Tutorial: How to Generate Winning Video Ads

• Prompt: Market Research and Analysis using ChatGPT

• 5 Hand-Picked Resources & Guides

Read Time: Under 5 minutes

NEWS

Amazon’s Secret Coding Assistant

Amazon is building a smart new tool called Kiro that uses AI to help write and fix computer code super fast—kind of like a digital coding buddy.

Key Takeaways:

• Kiro is Amazon’s new AI that helps write, check, and improve code.

• It works with both web and desktop apps and even other AI tools.

• It can also create tech plans and spot coding problems.

• Amazon already has a tool like this called Q Developer.

• The launch might happen soon—but plans could shift.

Why It’s Important: This shows how fast AI is changing the way people write code, making it easier and faster for developers everywhere. Tools like Kiro could shape the future of tech jobs and how apps and websites are built.

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🏆 AI TOOL OF THE DAY

CircleBack - AI-powered notes, action items, and automations.

What It Does: 

Circleback automatically captures and organizes meeting notes, action items, and insights - so you never miss a follow-up.

Key Features:

• Flawless AI Notes & Transcripts: Accurate, multi-language transcription with speaker ID—even handles accents and technical terms.

• Action Items on Autopilot: Post-meeting to-dos are assigned and organized without lifting a finger.

• Search Like a Pro: Instantly find any moment with powerful AI search—way beyond ⌘F.

• App Integrations Galore: Syncs with Google Calendar, HubSpot, Slack, Notion, Salesforce, and more.

Try Circleback free for 7 days and never scribble meeting notes again.

NEWS

Free AI Agent by Hugging Face

Hugging Face just launched a free AI tool called Open Computer Agent that can use a virtual computer to complete tasks—but it’s still a bit slow and clunky.

Key Takeaways:

• The AI agent runs in the cloud and uses a virtual Linux desktop.

• It can browse, click, and open apps like Firefox to do simple tasks.

• It struggles with complex jobs and can't get past CAPTCHAs.

• You might have to wait in line to try it out.

• The real goal? Show how far open-source AI has come.

Why It’s Important: This release shows that even free, open-source AI tools are starting to do things that once needed pricey, cutting-edge systems—hinting at a future where powerful AI is widely accessible.

PRODUCTIVITY  

5 Hand-Picked AI Tools to 10x Your Productivity

✅ Shortcut for Agents - Build faster with AI teammates in Shortcut. Now, both humans and AI agents can pick up tasks from your queue—plan and execute at lightning speed.

✅ Korl - AI-powered presentations, tailored from your data. Korl transforms inputs from Jira, Docs, Figma, and Salesforce into personalized decks—helping CS and account teams showcase product value for QBRs, roadmaps, and renewals.

✅ Swatle - AI-powered project management for fast-moving teams. All-in-one tool with real-time messaging and AI assistants to boost productivity. Collaborate, manage tasks, and automate workflows—simpler, smarter, faster.

✅ Ciro - Build your perfect prospect list in under 5 minutes with AI. Ciro Autopilot learns your ICP, searches 500M+ profiles, scores leads, pulls verified contacts, and syncs to your CRM—automatically.

✅ Explorium MCP - Integrate B2B data into any LLM in minutes. Supercharge your AI agents with live company and contact data—find, research, and prioritize leads through a simple chat-based integration.

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NEWS

Google’s Supercharged Coding AI

Google just launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview, its newest and most powerful AI model yet—just in time for its big I/O 2025 event.

Key Takeaways:

• Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview is Google’s top-performing coding AI so far.

• It’s great at building and editing web apps, with fewer function errors.

• It leads benchmarks like WebDev Arena and VideoMME.

• Available now via Gemini API, Vertex AI, and more.

• Officially showcased at Google I/O on May 20–21.

Why It’s Important: Gemini 2.5 Pro shows how fast AI coding tools are advancing, and puts Google in a stronger position as it battles OpenAI and others for AI dominance. This could reshape how apps and websites are made.

🎓 THE AI ACADEMY

How to Generate Winning Video Ads

1. Go to Viba Labs & Get Started

2. Write Your Script: Let the AI generate ad scripts based on your product, or create your own.

3. Pick an AI Influencer: Choose from 100+ realistic avatars and voices in over 29 languages to represent your brand.

4. Generate Your Ads: AI curates B-roll clips, captions, and animations, and you can refine them in the video editor.

5. A/B Test & Optimize: Test multiple variations and fine-tune your ads using the AI-driven optimization tools.

Start creating high-quality video ads today with our free plan!

MORE AI & TECH NEWS

Everything else you need to know today

• $60M for Safer Code 

  Ox Security just raised $60 million to keep AI-written and human code safer. Their tools scan for hidden bugs, flag threats, and even suggest fixes—helping devs focus on building while Ox watches their backs.

• Google Simplifies It 

  Google's iOS app now has a “Simplify” button that turns tricky web text into plain English using AI—so you can understand big ideas without leaving the page.

• Smarter Start Menu

  Windows 11’s Start menu is getting a glow-up - it’s now bigger, cleaner, and easier to scroll, with app categories front and center. Say goodbye to cluttered recommendations!

• Fagan’s Voice Lives On

  NBC will bring back Jim Fagan's voice for NBA coverage, even though he passed in 2017. Using AI, NBC re-created Fagan’s iconic voice for promos, openers, and title sequences, honoring his legacy as a sports narrator.

• IBM CEO Pushes for More R&D

  IBM CEO Arvind Krishna calls for increased federal funding for AI research, warning that cuts could hurt U.S. leadership. He remains optimistic that funding for tech innovation will rise within a year.

֎ PROMPT OF THE DAY

Market Research and Analysis

📚 TUTORIALS & GUIDES

1. Agentic AI 101: Starting Your Journey Building AI Agents - Link

2. 11 Vibe Coding Tools to 10x Your Development - Link

3. How to Use AI to Reduce Technical Debt - Link

4. Top 5 Tips for Standing Out in the AI Job Market - Link

5. 7 Emerging Trends in Generative AI and Their Real-World Impact - Link

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