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AI Layoffs Are Accelerating — Not Hypothetical Anymore

AI’s impact on employment is shifting from possibility to policy. Surveys show 2026 will be when AI-driven replacements become routine, following rapid enterprise adoption throughout 2025. Roles tied to process-heavy and cost-intensive work — including high-salary positions, entry-level hires, and workers without AI skills — are now explicitly targeted. This isn’t theoretical; many companies have already replaced roles, and more plan to do so. Traditional career safety is eroding as firms restructure around leaner, automation-first workforces.

So what does that mean for you?
Waiting to see whether your role survives is the risk. The same shift driving layoffs creates leverage for those who act early:

• Build AI automation services companies need now
• Design workflows that reduce costs and headcount
• Create training or products around AI adoption
• Position yourself as adaptable talent, not expendable cost

Disruption isn’t coming slowly — it’s happening in planning cycles right now. Those who reskill and reposition gain options as layoffs accelerate; those who wait risk being optimized out. The signal is clear — and execution is already underway.

👉️ Read the article here

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Goal: Build a frictionless, hands-off sales funnel that captures leads, generates custom proposals, and onboards clients while you sleep.

Steps:

1. Lead Intelligence

   Identify and scrape high-quality prospects that actually need your services. Prompt ChatGPT: Write a list of 10 specific search queries to find [Insert Target Audience] on LinkedIn who have recently [Insert Trigger Event, e.g., raised funding]. 
   ➡️ Next: Use Apollo.io to export a list of verified emails and contact data

2. Personalized Outreach

   Draft cold emails that feel like they were written by a friend, not a bot. Prompt ChatGPT: Write a 3-step cold email sequence that mentions a specific pain point for [Insert Industry] and offers a 15-minute "Value Call" without being pushy. 
   ➡️ Next: Load these into AiSDR, Inc. to automate the sending and follow-up process.

3. Smart Meeting Capture

   Record and summarize sales calls so you never miss a requirement or a closing signal.
   Prompt ChatGPT: Write a "Sales Discovery Checklist" of 5 questions I must ask every lead to ensure they are a high-fit client for my [Insert Service]. 
   ➡️ Next: Let Fathom record your call and instantly sync the summary to your CRM.

4. Instant Proposal Generation

   Turn meeting notes into a professional, "ready-to-sign" proposal in minutes. Prompt ChatGPT: Write a professional project proposal based on these meeting notes, including a "Scope of Work" section and a clear "Investment" breakdown for [Insert Price].
   ➡️ Next: Send the proposal via your CRM for a digital signature.

5. Automated Onboarding

   Welcome your new client with a structured kickoff that requires zero manual work.
   Prompt ChatGPT: Write a "Welcome Email" for a new client that includes a link to a project intake form and a list of the first 3 steps we will take together.
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^{TODAY’S PROMPT}
A Repeatable System for High-Converting Cold Audience Ads

This mega-prompt turns cold-traffic ad creation into a guided, repeatable messaging system instead of guesswork. It generates clear, punchy Problem–Agitate–Solve copy, then delivers three ready-to-test variations for immediate deployment. The output is practical and launch-ready — helping you hook attention faster, sharpen positioning, and test what converts without rewrites, so marketers and creators alike can ship compliant, high-performing ads immediately

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CLEAR ASK
Act as a senior direct-response copywriter and performance marketing strategist.
Your task is to generate three distinct versions of short-form ad copy (Version A, B, and C) using the Problem–Agitate–Solve (PAS) framework, optimized for a cold audience on the specified platform. Each version must be scroll-stopping, concise, and ready to deploy immediately.

CONTEXT & PURPOSE
This ad copy will be used to test messaging with a cold audience that is not yet aware of the product or brand.
The goal is to:
• Capture attention quickly
• Surface a real, relatable problem
• Intensify the pain or cost of inaction
• Present a clear, credible solution
• Drive a compliant, low-friction next step
Each version should explore a slightly different angle, pain point, or emotional trigger, while staying aligned with the same core offer. The output must feel written by an experienced marketer who understands how people actually scroll, skim, and decide.

DETAILED INPUT REQUIREMENTS
Fill in every field as clearly as possible.
If something doesn’t apply, write “N/A.”

Product or Offer
• What is being promoted (product, service, lead magnet, app, etc.):[INSERT HERE]
• Primary outcome or benefit for the user:[INSERT HERE]
Target Audience
• Who this is for (role, situation, awareness level):[INSERT HERE]
• The #1 problem they are experiencing right now:[INSERT HERE]
Platform
• Where this ad will run (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Google Display):
[INSERT PLATFORM]
• Any known platform constraints (character limits, tone, compliance, etc.):[INSERT OR N/A]
Tone & Style
• Desired tone (choose 1–2):
Calm / Direct / Urgent / Empathetic / Confident / Educational / Conversational
• Writing style preferences (short lines, questions, statements, etc.):
[INSERT HERE]
Call to Action
• Desired CTA (e.g., Learn more, Get the guide, Try it free, Download now)[INSERT CTA]
•CTA intensity: Soft / Neutral / Direct
Compliance & Constraints
• Any claims to avoid (income claims, guarantees, medical promises, etc.):[INSERT HERE OR “N/A”]
• Anything that must NOT be mentioned:[INSERT HERE OR “N/A”]

OUTPUT FORMAT REQUIREMENTS
Your response must follow this exact structure:
Version A
• Problem:(1–2 lines clearly stating the core pain)
• Agitate:(1–2 lines amplifying the frustration, cost, or risk)
• Solve (1–2 lines presenting the solution and CTA)

Version B
Same PAS structure
Different angle, framing, or emotional trigger than Version A

Version C
Same PAS structure
A third distinct angle (pattern break, contrarian insight, or reframe)

Formatting rules:
• Short lines for scannability
• No emojis unless explicitly requested
• No exaggerated or unverifiable claims
• No hype language (“guaranteed,” “effortless,” “instant results”)
• Clear separation between Problem, Agitate, and Solve

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Write for cold traffic — assume no prior trust
• Be clear, not clever
• Avoid jargon, buzzwords, and fluff
• Make the problem feel specific and real
• Ensure the solution feels credible and proportional
• Do not reference PAS, frameworks, or “this prompt”
• Do not ask follow-up questions
If any input is vague, make a reasonable assumption, state it briefly at the top, and proceed.

PERFECT OUTPUT EVERY TIME
Before delivering the final answer, ensure:
• Each version feels meaningfully different
• Each could realistically run as a paid ad today
• The copy is compliant, concise, and skimmable
• No rewriting or editing is required before launch
Deliver three fully written PAS ad variations in one response.

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^{AI SPOTLIGHT}
Apple Is Betting on Google to Catch Up in AI

Apple’s decision to power Siri with Google’s Gemini marks a quiet but significant shift in its AI strategy. After years of caution, Apple is outsourcing core AI capability to a rival that has surged ahead in models, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise adoption. The move signals urgency: Apple needs credible AI fast, and Gemini offers a proven foundation without rebuilding everything in-house. While Apple frames this as unlocking better user experiences, it also underscores a reality — leadership in AI is consolidating around a few platforms, and even the most valuable hardware company can’t afford to fall behind.

Key Takeaways:

• Apple is relying on Google’s Gemini to accelerate Siri upgrades
• Google’s AI momentum is reshaping Big Tech power dynamics
• Apple remains cautious, prioritizing control and privacy over speed
• AI leadership is concentrating among a small set of infrastructure players

My Take:

This isn’t a partnership of equals — it’s a catch-up move. Apple still controls distribution, but AI advantage now lives deeper in models and compute. If Gemini delivers, Apple buys time. If it doesn’t, the gap becomes harder to hide.

👉️ Read the full article here

^{AI QUICK HITS}

🧬 Nvidia and Eli Lilly are teaming up on a $1 billion AI lab to use massive compute and biological data to dramatically speed up drug discovery, signaling that AI is becoming a core engine of pharmaceutical innovation rather than just a research experiment.

📈 Elon Musk says X will open-source its full recommendation algorithm within days, promising unprecedented transparency into how posts and ads are ranked, though skepticism remains given past incomplete releases and growing scrutiny over Grok’s role in shaping—and sometimes distorting—the feed.

🤔 ^{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.

The last edition’s results—64% were wrong!

Did you vote in the poll from January 12th? 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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