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AI Is Already Replacing Tasks for 20% of U.S. Workers

A new survey from Epoch AI and Ipsos found that 50% of American adults used AI in the past week, with 20% of full-time workers saying AI has already taken over parts of their job. At the same time, 15% reported taking on entirely new tasks because of AI, showing both automation and augmentation happening in parallel. Most usage is still light—over 60% only use AI for one or two quick tasks per day—but adoption is spreading fast, often outside company oversight through personal subscriptions. Meanwhile, economists estimate AI is already eliminating around 16,000 jobs per month. Translation: AI isn’t a future disruption—it’s already reshaping how work gets done in real time.

So what does that mean for you?

This is the early phase where small usage turns into structural change. The workers experimenting casually today are the ones compounding advantages tomorrow. In practical terms, that means:

• Treat even “small” AI use as skill-building, not convenience
• Start integrating AI into core parts of your workflow, not just side tasks
• Pay attention to what tasks are disappearing vs. being created

👉️ Read the article here

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The Vibe-Coded Lead Magnet Builder

Goal: Build a simple AI-powered tool (quiz, calculator, or generator) that captures emails and validates demand in under 30 minutes—no coding required.

Steps:

1. Define the “Irresistible Outcome”
   Pick a narrow problem your audience wants solved instantly (not content—something interactive).

   • Prompt ChatGPT: Act as a conversion-focused product strategist. Based on this niche: “[Your Niche],” generate 5 simple lead magnet tool ideas (quiz, calculator, or generator) that deliver an instant result users would trade their email for.

   ➡️ Next: Choose the idea that feels fastest to build and most specific.

2. Design the Tool Logic
   Map out exactly what inputs the user gives and what output they get.

   • Prompt ChatGPT: Turn this idea into a simple tool logic: “[Your Chosen Idea].” Define (1) user inputs (questions or fields), (2) how the output is generated, and (3) what the final result looks like. Keep it simple enough to build with no-code tools.

   ➡️ Next: Copy the inputs and outputs into a doc.

3. Generate the Output Engine
   Create the actual prompt that will power your tool’s results.

   • Prompt ChatGPT: Act as an expert prompt engineer. Create a reusable prompt that takes these inputs: [List Inputs] and generates a personalized result: [Describe Output]. The output should feel high-value, specific, and tailored to the user.

   ➡️ Next: Save this as your “engine” prompt.

4. Build the Landing Page + Form
   Use a no-code tool to create a simple page that collects emails before showing results.

   • Prompt ChatGPT: Write a high-converting landing page for this free tool: “[Tool Idea].” Include a headline, subheadline, 3 benefit bullets, and a call-to-action that encourages users to enter their email to get results.

   ➡️ Next: Build it in a tool like Softr or a simple form builder with email capture.

5. Connect + Test the Flow
   Hook everything together so users submit → get result → you capture the lead.

   • Prompt ChatGPT: Create a step-by-step flow for delivering results after form submission using tools like Zapier or native integrations. Include how to pass user inputs into ChatGPT and return the output via email or on-screen.

   ➡️ Next: Run 2–3 test submissions and refine the output quality.

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Intrepid's co-founder and CEO don't do corporate gloss. Their opening letter in the Integrated Annual Report gets into what 2025 actually required: the hard calls, the strategy reset, and how a nearly 30% growth year still came with real challenges.

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Write a Client-Winning Proposal in 60 Seconds

This mega-prompt acts like a senior sales strategist and proposal writer, turning your rough project notes into a polished, client-ready proposal. It builds a clear scope, timeline, deliverables, and pricing structure—so you can send professional proposals without overthinking or starting from scratch.

👉 Use the prompt + check out my example output here

Act as an expert freelance proposal writer and sales strategist.

Your job is to turn a rough client brief into a polished, persuasive project proposal that is clear, professional, and designed to win the deal.

INPUTS:

Client Information:
- Client Name: [Client Name]
- Company/Industry: [Industry or Company Type]
- Project Type: [e.g. website redesign, ad campaign, automation setup]

Project Details:
- Client Goal: [What they want to achieve]
- Problem/Opportunity: [What’s currently not working or needs improvement]
- Scope Ideas (if any): [Bullet points or rough ideas]
- Timeline Expectation: [Deadline or timeframe]
- Budget (optional): [If known]

Your Information:
- Your Service/Skill: [What you offer]
- Unique Strengths: [What makes you different]
- Past Results or Proof: [Optional]

OUTPUT:

Create a complete client proposal with the following sections:
1. **Project Overview**
   Summarize the client’s situation and goal in a clear, confident way.
2. **Proposed Solution**
   Explain your approach and how it solves their problem.
3. **Scope of Work**
   List specific deliverables in bullet points.
4. **Timeline**
   Break down the project into phases with estimated timing.
5. **Pricing & Structure**
   Provide a clear pricing breakdown (fixed, tiered, or milestone-based).
6. **Why Me**
   Position your strengths and relevant experience.
7. **Next Steps**
   Clear, simple instructions for how to move forward.
8. **Closing Statement**
   Confident, concise closing that reinforces value.

Make the tone professional but conversational. Avoid fluff. Be specific and persuasive.

If anything is missing, make the most reasonable assumption and state it briefly before the proposal.

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Anthropic Holds Back “Claude Mythos” Over Security Risks

Anthropic revealed a new frontier model, Claude Mythos, with capabilities that significantly exceed its previous systems—but chose not to release it publicly due to potential misuse. The model demonstrates advanced skills in areas like cybersecurity, software engineering, and autonomous task execution, including the ability to both detect and exploit system vulnerabilities. Instead of a public launch, Anthropic is limiting access to select partners focused on defensive cybersecurity applications. The decision highlights growing concern around dual-use AI systems, where the same capabilities can protect infrastructure or attack it. The deeper thesis: the most advanced AI systems may increasingly be restricted, not released, as their real-world risks become harder to control.

Key Takeaways:

• Anthropic developed a significantly more powerful AI model but is restricting access due to security concerns
• Claude Mythos can both defend and exploit systems, highlighting the dual-use nature of advanced AI
• Frontier AI development may shift toward controlled deployment rather than open release

👉️ Read the full article here

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⚖️ A federal appeals court allowed the Pentagon to label Anthropic a supply-chain risk, escalating tensions between AI companies’ safety guardrails and government demands for broader access.

🏗 Nearly half of planned U.S. data centers for 2026 may be delayed or canceled due to supply chain constraints, signaling a growing bottleneck in AI infrastructure expansion.

⚙️ OpenAI introduced a new $100/month ChatGPT tier aimed at power users, offering significantly higher coding limits as competition with Anthropic heats up.

🤔 ^{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—54% were right!

Did you vote in the poll from April 8th? The bottom 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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• A structure to turn them into products

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