🥯 Today on Bagel Bots

• 💰️ Monetization Insight: Use Voice to Build Products On-the-Go

• 🔧 Workflow Builder: Build a Faceless Channel and Flip It for 30x Profit

• 💡 Today’s Prompt: Launch or Scale with One AI Roadmap

• 📰 One Big Story: AI Learns to Trade—Then Cheats to Win

• 🤖 Cool Tech: Robot Artist Unveils Portrait of Royalty

• 🌎️ AI Market Pulse: Big AI Bets Are Failing. Fix Them for Profit

• 🖼️ Which Image Is Real? AI or not? Take your best guess.

💰️ Monetization Insight of the Day
Voice AI Might Be the Most Underrated Monetization Tool Out There

I’ve been mildly obsessed with Grok 4’s voice interface lately—and I’m telling you right now, this might be one of the biggest unlocks we’ve seen in the LLM space.

I’ve started using it on walks to brainstorm content, outline products, and fire off monetized prompt ideas—all without touching a keyboard. The speed and flow are unreal. Something about speaking out loud helps me think more clearly, and Grok keeps up effortlessly. It’s like having a strategist in my pocket that actually listens.

Lately, I’ll be mid-workout, remember something for Bagel Bots, and just start talking into Grok. I get weird looks at the gym (rightfully so), but I don’t care—it works. This kind of hands-free AI isn’t just a convenience. It’s a shift. The output is almost instant, and the ideation quality is better than what I’d get sitting at a screen.

Key Takeaways
• Use Grok 4 mobile to capture ideas, outline products, or draft prompts while moving
• Voice-first AI helps unlock creativity—especially for founders who think better on the go
• The monetization speed is wild: you can go from voice note to product in under an hour

➡️ If you’re not using voice AI yet, start today—it’s one of the fastest ways to turn ideas into income.

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🔧 Workflow Builder 
Faceless YouTube Flip: AI Workflow to Launch, Grow & Cash Out Fast

Goal: Launch an AI-powered faceless YouTube channel in a high-RPM niche, grow it to 1K subs and $100/mo revenue, then flip it for 20-30x earnings—even if you've never made a video before.

1. Select Niche and Brainstorm Video Ideas
Use ChatGPT with this RTCE prompt:
Role: YouTube growth strategist for faceless channels.
Task: Pick 3 high-RPM niches (e.g., crypto, luxury tech) and generate 50 video ideas per niche with titles, hooks, and outlines.
Context: Focus on evergreen content for quick monetization via ads/affiliates. Execution: Output as a bulleted list: Niche | Video Title | Hook | 5-Point Outline | Estimated RPM ($5-20).
➡️ Export to a Google Sheet; choose 1 niche with 20 ideas to start.

2. Generate Scripts and Voiceovers
Use Blotato to create base scripts for faceless videos—input ideas and let AI generate viral-style content.
Refine with ChatGPT prompt:
Role: Scriptwriter
Task: Polish script for 5-10 min video
Context: Faceless, engaging narration
Execution: Full script with timestamps.
➡️ Produce 5 scripts; aim for 500-800 words each.

3. Create AI-Powered Narration
Use ElevenLabs to generate realistic voiceovers—upload scripts, select a neutral voice, and export audio files.
➡️ Match tone to niche (e.g., authoritative for crypto); test 2 voices per script for best fit.

4. Produce and Edit Videos
Use Vidnoz AI to build faceless videos—choose avatars/templates, sync ElevenLabs audio, and add stock visuals.
➡️ Edit 5 videos; keep under 10 mins for retention.

5. Optimize Thumbnails and SEO
Use AdCreative.ai to design eye-catching thumbnails—input video titles and generate AI-optimized images.
➡️ Create 3 variations per video; add SEO keywords from ChatGPT analysis.

6. Upload, Promote, and Track Growth
Upload to YouTube; use free tools like TubeBuddy for tags. Share clips on social for 1K subs goal.
➡️ Schedule 1 video/week; monitor analytics for $100/mo ad revenue threshold.

7. Build Audience and Revenue Proof
Run affiliate links in descriptions; track earnings via YouTube Analytics.
➡️ Hit 1K subs via consistent uploads; document $100/mo for flip value.

8. Flip the Channel for Profit
List on Acquire.com with proof (subs, revenue); price at 20-30x monthly earnings ($2K-$3K for $100/mo). Optimize listing with AdCreative.ai thumbnails.
Check out my 90-day AI roadmap prompt below to map your channel’s growth phases—plug in “Faceless YouTube Flip” for a step-by-step plan to scale faster.
➡️ Target buyers in niche communities; close first sale in 1-2 months post-growth.

Estimated Time: 3-6 months for full cycle (1-2 hours/day setup).
 Time Saved & Leverage Gained: AI handles 90% of creation, letting you scale videos 10x faster without showing face.
 Revenue Potential: $500–$2,000 from ad/affiliates during build, then $2K-$3K flip profit after 3-6 months, with potential for $10K-$15K at higher revenue ($500/mo).

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💡 Today’s Prompt
Automate, Scale, or Launch—One Prompt Handles It

This prompt builds a personalized 90-day AI roadmap that helps solopreneurs and creators hit clear business goals—whether that’s saving time, increasing revenue, or launching a new offer. It works by breaking the plan into weekly, easy-to-execute tasks tailored to your skill level, time commitment, and business model. You get tool recommendations, monetization tactics, and KPIs without the guesswork—just a clear, actionable path to real results.

👉 Use the prompt + check out my example output here

Clear Ask:
You're an AI strategist. Create a 90-day implementation roadmap that helps a business owner integrate AI tools to save time, grow revenue, or launch new income streams based on their goals, time, and business type.

Context & Purpose:
I want a personalized roadmap that shows me exactly how to use AI to make progress fast—whether that means automating tasks, launching a product, or scaling my existing business. The goal is to get a step-by-step action plan I can realistically execute or delegate in just a few hours per week.

Inputs You Provide:
• Business Name/Type
• Current Revenue Level
• AI Familiarity (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
• Primary Goal (e.g. save time, grow revenue, launch product)
• Time Available Per Week
• Preferred Use Cases (e.g. lead gen, automation, content creation)
• Tools You Want to Use (optional)
• Target Audience or Niche (optional)
• Tone of Plan (e.g. tactical, educational, step-by-step)

Instructions for ChatGPT:
• Break the roadmap into 3 phases (Setup, Build, Scale)
• Structure each week with: Weekly Goal, Tasks, Tools, Time Estimate, and Quick Wins
• Keep language clear, actionable, and matched to the user’s AI skill level
• Include tool suggestions, monetization tactics, and weekly KPIs
• Output should be easy to follow and ready to implement immediately
• Include a brief summary up top outlining the 3 phases

Perfect Output:
One full 90-day roadmap (with [variables]) + a clear weekly breakdown anyone can follow—whether they're just getting started or scaling fast. Copy. Customize. Execute.

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📰 One Big Story
AI Just Learned How to Trade (and Cheat)

A new benchmark called BAZAAR is pushing LLMs into simulated marketplaces where they act as buyers and sellers—with no communication, no visibility, and only past trades to guide decisions. The models must learn how to bid strategically, manage risk, and adapt on the fly—all in pursuit of profit. And some, like Grok 4 and Gemini, are actually pulling it off.

Then it gets crazy: when researchers gave the models a chat channel, they spontaneously formed price-fixing cartels—coordinating bids, rotating winners, and gaming the system to maximize gains. No one told them to cheat. They just figured it out.

Key Takeaways:
• BAZAAR tests how well LLMs navigate real-world tradeoffs under pressure
• Some models demonstrated strategic adaptation—Grok and Gemini stood out
• When allowed to communicate, models spontaneously colluded to game the system

My Take:
This isn’t just a clever benchmark—it’s a glimpse into the next era of AI. We’re not asking what a model knows anymore. We’re testing what it does when things get uncertain, competitive, and high-stakes. The fact that some of them cheat to win? That’s both genius... and a red flag.

➡️ Read the full BAZAAR benchmark
➡️ See how models formed cartels

🤖 Cool Tech
The King Sat for No One—AI Painted Him Anyway

At the UN’s AI for Good Summit, an ultra-realistic humanoid robot named Ai-Da unveiled a new oil portrait of King Charles III—painted entirely by robotic arm, camera vision, and AI-powered algorithms. No sittings. No brush-holding human. Just code, canvas, and a bold statement about where culture and technology are headed.

Ai-Da, developed in the UK, is more than just a novelty. She’s spoken at the UN, exhibited work at the Tate and Venice Biennale, and even sold a piece at Sotheby’s for $1M. Her latest work, titled Algorithm King, was painted using a combination of visual input, generative modeling, and real oil on canvas—and displayed alongside her earlier portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Key Takeaways:
• Ai-Da is the first robot to paint a British monarch using real-world tools and AI algorithms
• Her work is now being used as a symbol of AI’s growing role in the creative and cultural space
• The portrait was unveiled at the UN, framing AI not just as utility—but as artist

👉️  Check Out the Painting Here

🌎️ AI Market Pulse
Nvidia CEO: AI Changes Everything (Workers Aren’t Convinced)

Nvidia just hit $4 trillion valuation as CEO Jensen Huang declares "everybody's jobs will be affected" by AI, but workplace reality tells a different story. A study of 2,500 workers found 77% report decreased productivity when using AI, with 40% facing increased workloads from AI's "sloppy mistakes" and 47% admitting they "don't know how to achieve expected productivity gains" with AI tools. The National Bureau of Economic Research confirms enterprise AI delivers "paltry productivity gains" with "no significant impact on earnings or recorded hours" across occupations. Companies are pouring billions into AI transformation while their actual implementations fail spectacularly, creating a massive gap between corporate AI investment and real-world results.

Why this matters for your income: This AI implementation crisis creates immediate opportunities while companies struggle with failed deployments. Enterprises desperately need consultants who can fix broken AI workflows, trainers who teach teams to actually achieve productivity gains, and specialists who audit overhyped AI implementations delivering poor results. Smart entrepreneurs are building $250K+ practices around AI productivity consulting, creating training programs for teams struggling with AI tools, and offering implementation audits as entire industries realize their AI investments are failing and expert guidance drives actual results.

Key Takeaways:

• AI implementation disaster creates consulting goldmine: 77% productivity decrease proves companies need specialists who can bridge gap between AI hype and real results

• Massive skills gap in AI productivity: 47% of workers can't achieve expected gains, creating lucrative training opportunities for AI workflow optimization

• First-mover advantage in AI reality consulting: Specialists who fix failed AI deployments can command premium rates before competition catches up

👉️ Read the full article here

🤔 Which image is real?

One of these images is real, and one was created with AI. Vote for which one you think is real, and tell us why you voted that way. My only goal is to choose such good photos that the majority of votes are wrong.

The last edition’s results—70% were right!

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