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We’ve Entered the Era Where AI Replaces “Job Security” Itself

Amazon’s latest announcement shows how radically AI is reshaping corporate work. While the company publicly calls its new AI systems “co-workers” that collaborate with employees, it is simultaneously preparing up to 30,000 job cuts — targeting the very roles those tools now automate. CEO Andy Jassy praises AI assistants like Amelia for drafting documents, answering queries, and speeding up engineering work, but inside the company, over 1,000 employees have protested the “warp-speed” rollout that is erasing middle management, customer service, and engineering positions. Amazon is pouring billions into AI infrastructure not to support workers, but to replace them. And this isn’t isolated — Microsoft, Intel, and others are making similar cuts as automation rewrites the structure of modern employment. What looks like a corporate efficiency story is actually the new reality: AI is restructuring entire workforces while companies publicly insist it's simply “helping” teams. The shift isn’t theoretical — it’s happening right now, at massive scale.

So what does that mean for you?

You can’t rely on a salary, a title, or a corporate ladder. You need ownership. AI now gives individuals the leverage that companies are using to shrink their own workforces — and the people who act now will stay ahead of the displacement curve. Use AI to build income streams you control:

• Automate your most valuable skills into services
• Build digital products and recurring revenue offers
• Launch consulting supported by AI workflows
• Create systems and micro-businesses that operate without permission

The future won’t reward those waiting for stability — it rewards those who move before the wave hits their role. Start building now, automate aggressively, and create work you control before corporate “AI transformation” reaches your department.

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Custom Meal Plan Creator

Goal: Take an existing ebook for which you own the commercial rights and quickly transform its content and structure into a complete, marketable course curriculum with actionable lesson plans.

Steps:

1. Define the Course Outcome

   Start a new chat; define the course's transformation and length.
   Prompt ChatGPT: Act as an instructional designer. My ebook, [Ebook Title], which I have commercial rights to, promises to help [Audience] achieve [Result]. Outline a 5-module course from this content.
   ➡️ Next: Review the 5-module structure and confirm the titles.

2. Submit the Ebook Content

   Paste the table of contents and key chapter summaries from your book for context.
   Prompt ChatGPT: Here are the chapters from my book: [Paste content]. Turn each chapter into a distinct lesson plan with a video script title and 3 core learning objectives. 
   ➡️ Next: Copy the lesson plans into a working document.

3. Generate the Final Project

   Create a high-value final deliverable that validates the learning.
   Prompt ChatGPT: Design a compelling "Final Project" for this course that proves the student mastered the material and is highly shareable on social media. 
   ➡️ Next: Name the final project and write a brief description.

4. Draft Course Quizzes

   Create simple, measurable assessments for each module.
   Prompt ChatGPT: For Module 1, generate a 5-question multiple-choice quiz based on the learning objectives. Include the correct answers and a brief explanation for each.
   ➡️ Next: Repeat this process for the remaining four modules.

5. Write the Sales Messaging

   Generate sales copy that clearly contrasts the formats (reading vs. structured learning).
   Prompt ChatGPT: Write a benefit-focused sales description comparing the passive consumption of [Ebook Title] to the high-value, step-by-step course derived from it, focusing on transformation.
   ➡️ Next: Use this comparison copy on your course's sales page.

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Grow Credibility, Followers, and Inbound Leads on LinkedIn

This mega-prompt builds a Complete LinkedIn Authority Engine that transforms your niche, goals, and personal positioning into a strategic 30-day content plan built to grow influence fast. It generates scroll-stopping hooks, authoritative post structures, and platform-native CTAs—each tailored to the psychology, motivations, and behavior of your ideal audience. The output is polished, structured, and engineered for consistency, credibility, and inbound demand. By the end, you get a full month of high-leverage posts you can publish immediately to build authority, attract followers, and convert leads without needing to brainstorm or rewrite a thing

👉 Use the prompt + check out my example output here

CLEAR ASK
Act as my Expert LinkedIn Strategist and Authority Positioning Coach.
Your task is to create a complete 30-day LinkedIn posting plan that builds authority, grows followers, and generates inbound leads — all tailored to the details I provide.

CONTEXT & PURPOSE
I need a structured content plan that:
• positions me as a trusted expert in my niche
• uses proven post formats that get reach, engagement, and leads
• helps me stay consistent without burning out
• includes hooks, formats, and CTAs optimized for visibility
• blends storytelling, thought-leadership, tactical value, and engagement prompts
The final plan should feel cohesive, strategically sequenced, and easy to execute.

DETAILED INPUT REQUIREMENTS
Use the following inputs to produce my full 30-day LinkedIn Authority Plan:
A. Personal & Business Context
• My industry: [insert]
• My niche/specialty: [insert]
• My offer(s): [insert]
• Target audience: [insert]
• My experience/background (short summary): [insert]
• My unique angle or positioning: [insert]
B. LinkedIn Goals
• Primary goal (choose one): authority / followers / inbound leads / brand building / nurture audience
• Secondary goal (optional): [insert]
• What I want to be known for: [insert]
C. Content Preferences
• Tone (choose one): authoritative / inspirational / conversational / bold / analytical
• Preferred post types (choose any):
– storytelling
– thought-leadership
– tactical/how-to
– hot takes
– personal insights
– engagement prompts
– promotional posts
• Any formats to avoid: [insert]
D. Structure Requirements
• Number of posts per week: [3 / 4 / 5 / 7]
• Desired level of depth: short posts / medium posts / long-form / mixed
• CTA style:
– soft ask
– direct ask
– lead magnet
– DM me
– book a call
• Any important themes to emphasize (e.g., AI, leadership, marketing, mindset): [insert]
E. Optional Inputs
• Competitors or creators I admire: [insert]
• My audience’s biggest pains: [insert]
• My audience’s big goals: [insert]
• Words/phrases I want to use or avoid: [insert]

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
When generating the 30-day plan:
Each post must include:
• Post Format (story, tactical, hot take, etc.)
• Hook (scroll-stopping opening line)
• 1–3 key points the post should cover
• Suggested CTA (aligned with my goal)

The plan must:
• Build authority progressively over 30 days
• Rotate formats to maintain variety
• Blend personal insights, expertise, and practical value
• Include at least 4 storytelling posts, 8 tactical posts, 6 thought-leadership posts, and 4 engagement-style posts (adjust if posting fewer days/week)
• Avoid repetitive hooks or ideas
• Ensure CTAs don’t feel salesy or forced

Formatting Requirements:
Present the final output as a clean, skimmable table with these columns:
 •Day #
• Post Type
• Hook
• Post Summary (key points)
• CTA

PERFECT OUTPUT EVERY TIME — INTERNAL CHECKLIST
Before producing the output, review internally:
✔ Does every post reflect my niche, audience, and positioning?
✔ Is each hook strong, curiosity-driven, and native to LinkedIn?
✔ Is there a balanced mix of storytelling, value, insights, and engagement?
✔ Are CTAs aligned with my stated goals?
✔ Does the sequence build momentum across 30 days?
✔ Is formatting clean, consistent, and actionable?

If anything is generic, vague, unstructured, or repetitive, refine before giving the final answer.

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OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2 to Pull Out of “Code Red”

OpenAI is racing toward one of its most important updates yet as it works to stabilize momentum in a crowded AI race. Under an internal “code red” directive, the company has launched GPT-5.2 ahead of schedule to reinforce ChatGPT’s position against newer models from Google and Anthropic. The release focuses on practical upgrades — faster writing, stronger reasoning, longer context handling, better coding, and improved image understanding — as OpenAI temporarily sidelines ad integrations, agents, and experimental features. Leadership says the push reflects a company-wide effort to concentrate resources on ChatGPT’s core performance, even as rivals claim breakthroughs on key benchmarks. With GPT-5.2 topping several industry tests and rolling out in Instant, Thinking, and Pro variants, OpenAI is signaling a strategic shift toward fundamentals while Sam Altman predicts the company will exit “code red” by January.

Key Takeaways:

• OpenAI fast-tracks GPT-5.2 under a company-wide “code red”

• Release focuses on speed, reasoning, coding, and long-context performance

• Model launches as competitors push their own benchmark wins

• GPT-5.2 ships in Instant, Thinking, and Pro tiers for different use cases

• Altman says OpenAI expects to exit “code red” by January

My Take:

This isn’t just a routine upgrade — it’s a strategic reset. As competitors close in, OpenAI’s path forward depends on sharpening day-to-day reliability and solving real workflow problems for users. For builders, the signal is clear: breakthroughs matter, but consistent performance is what wins markets.

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^{AI QUICK HITS}

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💰️ The Walt Disney Co. is making a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI and has entered a new three-year licensing agreement that will allow users of the Sora AI video generator and ChatGPT Images to create content featuring over 200 copyrighted characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, marking a significant shift toward collaboration despite ongoing industry legal battles over intellectual property.

🎤 TIME named "The Architects of AI," led by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, 2025 Person of the Year for driving a global revolution that transformed the economy, fueled a massive data center buildout, and sparked fears over job losses, "chatbot psychosis," and the severe environmental impact of AI's energy consumption.

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

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