#ai-tools

#ai-tools

"I'm envious of the current generation of 20-year-old dropouts,"

You know you've got a great idea when it could double as an unforgettable headline. My team has long applied this "headline test" to make sure concepts stand strong on their own. The question is simple: Can you distill your creative notions into a compelling five-to-seven-word headline? If yes, you've got something that not only resonates but sticks. Traditionally, this was an internal exercise.

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If Michael Scott's 'vision board' from 'The Office' taught us anything, it's that scribbling, 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott' on a whiteboard isn't exactly a strategy. It's iconic, sure, but not the kind of plan that keeps your goals moving forward. A GPT vision board tool is the answer. Imagine if, instead of hockey quotes and improv flyers, The Office's protagonist had a board that showed real milestones, next steps, and the bigger picture.

Your boss in the corner office may be telling you to use AI - but are they using it the same way you do? Business Insider spoke to seven executives about how they use AI in their professional lives. While some said they use it to polish their communication, others said they find it helpful for improving their public speaking or navigating challenging conversations.

LinkedIn is running a pilot program curating a set of AI tools designed to help professionals across categories like Development/Coding, Design/Marketing, and Career Coaching. Each tool comes from a verified company, and users can tap on the listing to explore dedicated product pages and better understand each tool's capabilities. Notable tools include LinkedIn's own solutions such as Microsoft Copilot and LinkedIn Interview Prep, as well as Canva, Squarespace, Descript, and Lovable.

I would start by thinking about taking scheduled naps and where possible. Also, if you can get a lot of your stuff done whilst your child is at school or nursery that will help, but make sure to use that time to rest if you can too. Try to work in bursts and think about when you feel most energetic. Don't apply too much pressure but I would also try and plan content in advance when you have these bursts of energy.

Roblox Moments is in beta now, and consists of short videos up to 30 seconds in a vertical format that'll be familiar to anyone who uses TikTok or Instagram Reels. The difference with Roblox Moments is that the videos are taken directly within various Roblox experiences--what the platform calls the user-created games and apps that live on the platform. When scrolling through Moments, users will be able to go directly to the featured experiences from the video feed.

For just $119.99 (MSRP: $180), you can access one full year of LivePlan Business Planning Software, a platform designed to take the complexity out of building professional business plans and financial forecasts. More than a template, LivePlan is a guided, AI-powered system that helps you refine your strategy, track progress, and present your business in the best possible light. Because it's web-based, LivePlan works across Mac or Windows, requiring nothing more than a modern browser.

In particular, products that allow people to describe what they want, and it creates it for them. That obviously sounds great. And it is. But it can also be bad. Trash in, trash out. There's a billion articles and opinions about this, so I won't add another. But I will talk for 3 minutes about how I used one of these products, Lovable, to create another one of my stupid ideas.

Dictation on Mac is a built-in speech-to-text software that lets you convert your spoken words into text using your voice instead of a keyboard.

Tea's Firebase misconfiguration exposed 1.1M sensitive messages, raising concerns over data security and highlighting the crucial need for better configuration practices.

Cowen argues that educational institutions should focus on teaching how to effectively use AI tools instead of avoiding them, preparing students for an AI-driven job market.

Rejig.ai's platform supports multiple channels, offering services such as AI-generated avatar videos and print materials, to automate marketing for real estate professionals.

AI spreadsheet generators are tools that utilize natural language prompts to facilitate tasks like generating formulas, building tables, and cleaning data without writing any code.

Google's latest initiative provides college students in targeted countries with free access to AI tools and resources, enhancing their educational experience and support.

Adobe Captivate 12.5 enhances eLearning with advanced accessibility features and AI-powered text-to-speech, allowing developers to create more engaging and inclusive courses.

Black Duck Assist now integrates with IDEs like Eclipse and Visual Studio, as well as AI code editors, to ensure software is free of vulnerabilities.

Hightouch's AI decisioning tool helps brands reach customers on a one-to-one basis by analyzing campaign results and providing nuanced insights for personalized messaging.

Clay has raised a $100 million Series C at a $3.1 billion valuation, led by CapitalG, confirming earlier reports. This follows a $1.25 billion Series B round.

"By making these cutting-edge AI solutions available to federal agencies, we're leveraging the private sector's innovation to transform every facet of government operations," GSA's acting administrator Michael Rigas said in a release Tuesday.

As of 2025, SMEs have revolutionized their approach to document translation. AI-powered tools enable fast, accurate translations of various documents, enhancing efficiency in business operations.

Andrew Anagnost emphasizes that understanding systems-level and interdisciplinary thinking is more crucial than coding itself in a world increasingly influenced by AI tools.

Researchers have identified over 320 incidents over the past 12 months where North Koreans gained fraudulent employment at Western companies, marking a 220% increase from last year.

Smart professionals aren't just learning to use AI - they're using it to take back their time. The ChatGPT and Automation E-Degree can help with repetitive tasks and disjointed workflows.