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Meta Pays $1.5 Billion for One AI Engineer — Proving Talent Shortage Is Catastrophic

Meta just offered Andrew Tulloch, co-founder of an AI startup, up to $1.5 billion over six years to jump ship and join their team. That's not a typo — $1.5 billion for one person. The Wall Street Journal reports OpenAI is throwing $100 million bonuses at senior researchers to keep them from leaving. Mark Zuckerberg personally recruited over a dozen engineers from a single startup after the founder rejected his buyout offer. Here's what matters: the "most precious commodity is no longer data or computing power, but people." Only "a few hundred individuals globally" have elite AI expertise, and companies are bidding billions to secure them. Translation: if one engineer commands $1.5 billion, the talent shortage at every level is absolutely catastrophic.

Why it matters for you: Meta can't find AI talent even with unlimited money. That scarcity cascades down — mid-market companies are completely starved for workers with basic AI skills and will pay premium rates for anyone who knows the fundamentals. Build courses positioning learners as "the talent companies are desperate for" — frame it around scarcity, not opportunity. "Become the AI Talent Companies Can't Find" or "Join the AI Skills Gold Rush Before It's Too Late." The $1.5B headline proves demand is insane at the top, which means companies at every level are scrambling and willing to pay well for people who can demonstrate even basic AI competency.

Key Takeaways:

• $1.5B for one engineer: Meta's desperate bid proves AI talent shortage is extreme at all levels, not just elite researchers

• "Few hundred globally": Elite AI expertise is so rare that scarcity benefits anyone learning AI skills right now

• Premium rates everywhere: If top companies can't fill roles with billions, mid-market firms will overpay for basic AI talent

👉️ Read the full article here

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^{WORKFLOW BUILDER}
Build a Lead Gen Machine That Runs on Autopilot

Goal:
Create a fully automated AI-powered lead generation system that helps clients grow their business while you scale yours. You’ll use ChatGPT and Apollo.io to research prospects, craft outreach messages, and manage a repeatable workflow that runs with minimal effort.

1. Define Your Niche & Offer
   Use ChatGPT to identify industries that rely heavily on new leads but lack consistent outreach (think coaches, agencies, consultants, or local service providers).
   Prompt ChatGPT: Role: Market strategist. Task: Identify profitable lead generation niches. Context: I want to build a done-for-you lead generation service powered by AI. Output: 5 niche ideas + what type of leads they value most.
   ➡️ Next action: Pick one niche and define what success looks like (e.g., booked calls, verified leads, demos).

2. Build a Lead Source Engine
   Use Apollo.io to find verified decision-makers by role, company size, and location. Export your first 100–200 leads and segment them by intent or industry.
   ➡️ Next action: Save search filters to build your repeatable “lead source” database.

3. Automate Messaging with ChatGPT
   Create tailored cold email frameworks that sound natural, not robotic.
   Prompt ChatGPT: Role: Cold email strategist. Task: Write 3 outreach variations for my [niche] lead gen offer. Context: Each email must sound personal, highlight ROI, and include a single CTA. Output: 3 versions with subject lines + 1-line follow-ups.
   ➡️ Next action: Copy the top-performing email into your automation tool (like Instantly or Smartlead).

4. Systemize Your Workflow in Notion
   Track leads, responses, and follow-ups using a simple Notion CRM. Add columns for Lead Source, Status, Last Contact, and Deal Value.
   ➡️ Next action: Turn your Notion CRM into a client-facing dashboard for transparency.

5. Deliver Results & Scale Fast
   Use ChatGPT to summarize weekly progress updates and build client reports that show measurable ROI.
   Prompt ChatGPT: Role: Account manager. Task: Write a client update email summarizing lead volume, conversions, and next steps. Context: Client is in [industry]. Output: 1 short email (100–150 words).
   ➡️ Next action: Onboard 2–3 clients and reinvest profit into automation tools.

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Use Apollo.io to find warm leads fast — 210M+ verified contacts with AI-powered filters. It’s free to start and scales perfectly with your service.

Why It Works:
This workflow turns your outreach process into a productized, semi-passive service. By combining ChatGPT’s messaging finesse with Apollo.io’s data power, you can deliver results that feel custom without the manual grind — giving you a scalable business model that’s easy to automate and grow.

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^{TODAY’S PROMPT}
The Fastest Way to Create Scroll-Stopping Content

This prompt helps creators and solopreneurs generate 20+ viral-style social media posts that drive engagement, build authority, and grow their audience fast. By blending proven engagement formats — like polls, hot takes, and bold conversation starters — it removes the guesswork from content creation and delivers platform-optimized ideas that feel personal, emotional, and impossible to scroll past. Perfect for anyone who wants to stay top-of-feed without spending hours brainstorming.

👉 Use the prompt + check out my example output here

Clear Ask:
Act as a social media strategist and engagement expert. Generate 20+ viral-style social media post ideas (polls, questions, hot takes, or statements) designed to spark comments, shares, and discussions on platforms like X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Context & Purpose:
This prompt helps creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals create scroll-stopping content that builds community and drives reach. The goal is to produce specific, opinionated, and emotional post ideas that people can’t help but respond to — no fluff, all engagement.

Detailed Input Requirements (fill in each placeholder):
• Primary Topic or Industry: [e.g., AI, finance, fitness, marketing]
• Target Audience: [describe who you want to engage]
• Tone & Style: [bold, witty, educational, contrarian, etc.]
• Platform Focus: [X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads]
• Goal of Engagement: [build followers, spark debate, showcase expertise]
• Formatting Preference: [numbered list or grouped by type]

Additional Instructions:
• Include a mix of polls, questions, hot takes, and “agree/disagree” posts.
• Keep each post under 280 characters and mobile-friendly.
• Avoid generic ideas — every post should feel spicy, personal, or specific to the niche.

Perfect Output Every Time:
Delivers 20+ ready-to-post ideas that include:
• A balanced mix of conversation starters and hot takes
• Platform-optimized formatting for easy posting
• Unique, viral-quality content designed to boost visibility instantly

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^{AI SPOTLIGHT}
OpenAI Taps Broadcom for 10GW of Custom AI Chips

OpenAI just inked a massive partnership with Broadcom to build 10 gigawatts of custom AI chips — a deal so big Broadcom’s stock immediately jumped 9%. These specialized accelerators, set to roll out in 2026, will power OpenAI’s next-generation models and slash the cost of training advanced systems like ChatGPT and Sora.

By designing its own chips with Broadcom, OpenAI gains tighter control over performance, efficiency, and cost — an essential move as global demand for compute skyrockets. This partnership follows recent deals with Nvidia, Oracle, and AMD, signaling a full-scale push to secure every ounce of computing power needed to chase artificial general intelligence.

Key Takeaways:

• OpenAI and Broadcom will co-develop 10GW of custom AI accelerators starting in 2026.

• Broadcom stock surged 9%, adding to its 50% gain this year.

• The collaboration gives OpenAI more control over cost, performance, and scalability.

• It’s the latest in a string of mega-deals aimed at fueling OpenAI’s compute expansion.

My Take:
This partnership is a milestone in AI’s infrastructure revolution. OpenAI isn’t just buying chips — it’s building the backbone of artificial intelligence. The scale, ambition, and speed here are jaw-dropping, and Broadcom just became one of the most important players in the race to superintelligence.

👉️ Read the full article here

^{AI QUICK HITS}

🍎 Apple still has a real shot at owning the AI app era — even as OpenAI turns ChatGPT into an all-in-one app platform — because Apple’s massive ecosystem, hardware control, and upcoming Siri overhaul could redefine how we use apps, shifting from tapping icons to simply talking to our devices.

📔 Adobe’s Chief Communications Officer says she wants job candidates who use AI in their applications — calling them the innovators “creating the future.” While some companies see AI-assisted resumes or tests as cheating, Adobe views it as proof of adaptability, creativity, and fluency with the tools shaping modern work.

🧠 OpenAI says its new GPT-5 models are significantly better at resisting political bias, performing 30% more objectively than previous versions in internal “stress tests.” The company claims GPT-5 handles both liberal and conservative prompts more neutrally — part of its broader effort to make ChatGPT appear fair and reliable amid growing political scrutiny

^{AI LIFE HACK BONUS PROMPT}
The AI-Powered Guide to Eating Better Every Day

Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean strict diets or giving up your favorite foods. This prompt helps you identify simple, sustainable habits through five quick questions — then builds a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle, preferences, and goals. You’ll get clear, practical habits plus smart AI tools for meal planning and tracking, making healthy eating effortless instead of overwhelming. It’s like having your own nutrition coach in one prompt — balanced, realistic, and built for lasting results.

Act as a certified nutrition coach and create a personalized list of healthy eating habits based on 5 short responses about a reader’s diet, goals, and routine. Keep the list practical, beginner-friendly, and easy to follow, with clear reasoning behind each habit. Include 1–2 AI tools for meal planning or nutrition tracking, and end with a simple reminder that small, consistent changes lead to lasting results.

🤔 ^{Which image is real?}

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The last edition’s results—67% were wrong!

Did you vote in the poll from October 11th? The top image was real! Go back and see the photos here. So what do you think? Are you getting better at spotting AI vs. not?

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