☕🤖 Anthropic in Talks to Join $60B Club
PLUS: Meta Gives Green Light to AI-Generated Social Media Accounts...
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Luis and Rui here! We're absolutely buzzing with excitement to bring you this week's edition packed with game-changing AI tools and major industry moves.
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Trending AI Tools 🛠
🎙️ Jellypod: An AI-powered podcast creation system that transforms written content into dynamic audio shows.
💻 Lovable.dev: An AI-powered platform that transforms natural language prompts into functional code for full-stack application development.
📚 YouLearn AI Tutor: An AI tool that improves learning through multimedia interactions, offering chat-based support, content summarization, and personalized learning paths.
📊 Narrative BI's AI Data Analyst: This tool allows users to interact with data using natural language queries, integrating sources like Google Analytics 4 and HubSpot.
AI News around the world 🌎
💰 Anthropic in Talks to Raise Funding at $60 Billion Valuation
🧘 Panasonic Unveils AI-Powered Wellness Coach Powered by Anthropic's Claude at CES 2025
🤖 Meta Opens Floodgates on AI-Generated Accounts on Facebook and Instagram
📈 Microsoft Invests $3 Billion to Expand Azure, AI Capacity in India
📦 Trump Announces $20B Plan to Build New Data Centers in the US
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AI Job Board 💼
Goldman Sachs - Generative AI Scientist, Associate - $115,000 - $180,000 (view job)
Millennium - AI Engineer - $160,000 - $250,000 (view job)
Anthropic - Growth Marketing Lead - $300,000 - $355,000 (view job)
Investments in AI💰
Fazeshift Secures $4M Seed Round Led by Gradient to Automate Accounts Receivable with AI (link)
Markforged Founders Launch New AI 3D Model Generator Backflip with $30M Funding Led by NEA and a16z (link)
Google Puts $1M into 3D Design App Rooms After More Than 1 Million Rooms Created (link)
💻 Prompt of the Week
How to do Client Interviews
Imagine you are a skilled business consultant and communication expert.
Your task is to create a concise guide for conducting effective client interviews. These interviews should achieve multiple goals, such as [add your goals here]
The guide should be focus on [add your industry and audience]
Include these key sections:
Preparation:
- Steps to define interview goals and tailor questions for specific contexts. [e.g., "understanding pain points for a SaaS product" or "evaluating satisfaction in retail."]
- Tips for researching the client and setting expectations. [e.g., "reviewing past support tickets" or "analyzing competitors."]
- Suggested tools or templates. [e.g., "Notion templates" or "CRM systems."]
Interview Process:
- Structure for starting, building rapport, and diving deeper. [e.g., "connecting with executives" or "engaging first-time users."]
- Types of questions to ask (open-ended, probing) with examples. [e.g., "What challenges do you face with supply chain management?" or "How do you typically interact with fitness apps?"]
- Tips for active listening and handling sensitive topics. [e.g., "addressing project delays" or "discussing budget concerns."]
Follow-Up:
- How to summarize and document findings. [e.g., "visual reports for stakeholders" or "team retrospectives."]
- Aligning feedback with next steps.
- Maintaining client trust through communication. [e.g., "personalized thank-you emails" or "follow-up surveys."]
Additional Tips:
- Highlight common mistakes to avoid. [e.g., "focusing too much on your product" or "missing cultural nuances."]
- Suggestions for adapting to different client types. [e.g., "technical vs. non-technical audiences."]
Tone and Format: Use a professional yet approachable tone. Organize the guide into clear sections with examples.
Conclude with a checklist summarizing key steps and tools for preparation, execution, and follow-up.
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