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180K Tech Jobs Cut in 2025 — Half Because "Companies Can't Retrain Staff for AI"

Tech companies have slashed 180,094 jobs globally so far in 2025 — that's 489 workers per day losing their livelihoods. Intel cut up to 25,000 people, Microsoft axed 15,000, and Amazon let go of 12,000. But here's what really matters: 50,184 of those layoffs were "directly related to AI implementation and automation." Accenture alone cut 11,000 workers, explicitly citing their "inability to retrain staff for AI roles" as the reason. Meanwhile, the same companies are ramping up hiring in AI, data science, and cybersecurity. Translation: your current skills have an expiration date, and it's arriving faster than anyone expected.

Why it matters for you: Over 50,000 workers just got fired because their employers decided retraining them wasn't worth it. That's your market — people who need AI skills immediately or they're next on the chopping block. Build beginner courses teaching practical AI tools for specific jobs: "AI for Marketing Managers," "ChatGPT for Sales Teams," "AI Basics for Customer Support." Keep it simple and job-focused. Workers watching their colleagues get cut will pay to learn survival skills fast. Companies proved they'd rather fire than train internally, creating massive demand for external AI education that gets people job-ready in weeks, not years.

Key Takeaways:

• 50,000+ AI-related cuts: Half of all tech layoffs directly tied to companies automating roles workers currently hold

• "Can't retrain" firings: Accenture's 11,000 cuts prove companies won't invest in reskilling — creating external training market

• 489 jobs lost daily: Relentless pace means continuous stream of displaced workers desperate to avoid being next

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Turn AI Into Passive Income: Affiliate Blogs in Minutes

Goal: Turn your professional expertise into a sellable AI-powered workflow you can list on Gumroad or Etsy — no coding or design skills required.

Steps:

1. Pick a Niche You Know

   Use ChatGPT to brainstorm high-demand workflow ideas for a profession or role you understand well.

   Prompt ChatGPT: Role: Product ideation expert. Task: Generate profitable AI workflow ideas people in [industry/role] would pay for. Context: I want to create and sell AI-powered workflows on Gumroad. Output: 10 workflow product ideas with pain points they solve.
   ➡️ Next action: Choose one idea with a clear, valuable outcome.

2. Outline the Workflow

   Ask ChatGPT or Claude to turn your idea into a clear, step-by-step process anyone can follow.

   Prompt ChatGPT: Role: Workflow designer. Task: Turn this idea into a repeatable 7-step AI workflow. Context: My workflow idea is [insert idea]. Output: Numbered, skimmable workflow steps with tools and results.
   ➡️ Next action: Copy the framework into Notion or Google Docs.

3. Build the Template

   Use Notion for interactive dashboards or Canva for clean, visual PDFs.
   Add your workflow, prompts, and tool links so it’s ready to use.
   ➡️ Next action: Save a polished, editable version for buyers.

4. Write Copy & Design Visuals

   Have ChatGPT create your title, description, and tagline.
   Use Canva to design product thumbnails and promo images.

   Prompt ChatGPT: Role: Copywriter for digital products. Task: Write a benefit-driven description + tagline for my workflow template. Context: My audience is [target audience]. Output: Title, tagline, and short sales blurb.
   ➡️ Next action: Add to your Gumroad or Etsy listing.

5. List & Launch

   Upload your workflow as a Notion template, PDF, or ZIP file.
   ➡️ Next action: Publish and promote in relevant online communities.

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Use GetResponse to automate post-purchase emails that thank buyers, deliver bonus tips, and offer discounts on your next workflow. This simple automation keeps you earning from past customers while you’re building new ones.

Why it Works:
This workflow turns your know-how into sellable digital assets fast. ChatGPT handles the ideas and copy, Notion or Canva make them look pro, and ConvertKit keeps buyers coming back. It’s a simple, repeatable system that builds income and authority while you sleep.

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The Affiliate Content Engine — Turn Words Into Revenue

This prompt helps creators and newsletter writers instantly produce affiliate-rich content that drives clicks and commissions without sounding forced. It works by giving ChatGPT a clear structure that blends storytelling, education, and subtle persuasion — ensuring each piece feels authentic while naturally integrating products. With built-in placeholders for audience, tone, and offers, it removes guesswork and delivers polished, high-converting copy that solopreneurs and content creators can publish right away.

👉 Use the prompt + check out my example output here

Clear Ask:
Act as an expert affiliate content strategist. Create a [blog post / newsletter section] that naturally integrates affiliate products while educating and converting readers without sounding salesy or forced.

Context & Purpose:
This content should help readers solve a problem while subtly recommending relevant products or tools. The goal is to blend storytelling, education, and persuasion so affiliate links feel organic, credible, and useful — turning information into revenue.

Detailed Input Requirements (fill in each placeholder):
• Topic or Theme: [insert main idea or keyword]
• Target Audience: [who they are + what they want]
• Affiliate Products: [list 2–4 tools with short descriptions]
• Key Pain Points: [3–5 problems these tools solve]
• Tone & Voice: [conversational, professional, witty, etc.]
• Content Type & Length: [e.g., 800-word blog post, 400-word newsletter section]
• SEO Keywords (optional): [insert here]
• Call-to-Action Style: [learn more, try free, compare tools, etc.]

Additional Instructions:
• Write short, scannable paragraphs with subheadings.
• Mention each affiliate naturally 2–3 times.
• Include one mini comparison or “best for” section.
• End with a short CTA that motivates action.
• Output must be polished, human-sounding, and ready to publish.

Perfect Output Every Time:
Deliver a clear, engaging piece with:
  • A hook-driven intro that identifies the reader’s problem.
  • Body sections explaining solutions + natural affiliate integration.
  • A short comparison or recommendation segment.
  • A persuasive closing paragraph and clear CTA.

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Tesla’s Optimus Just Learned Kung Fu

Tesla just dropped a new clip of its humanoid robot Optimus practicing Kung Fu — and this time, it’s moving in real time, powered by AI, not remote control. The robot trades blocks and sidekicks with a human partner, showing smoother balance and faster reactions than ever before.

Key Takeaways

• Real AI control: No tele-operation — Optimus reacts on its own.

• Improved movement: Better balance, recovery, and coordination.

• Big ambitions: Tesla targets 5,000 units in 2025, 50,000 in 2026.

My Take

Martial arts may look playful, but it’s a real test of coordination and adaptability. If Optimus can master that, it’s one step closer to becoming a truly useful humanoid.

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^{AI QUICK HITS}

⚡️ AI data centers across the U.S. are driving up local electricity costs—some by more than 200% since 2020—as the massive power demands needed to run AI infrastructure trickle down to regular consumers’ energy bills.

🧠 OpenAI’s much-hyped AI device designed with Jony Ive is reportedly facing technical and design delays—including challenges with the assistant’s voice, personality, and privacy features—which could push its release beyond the planned 2026 launch.

💰️ Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says AI will create more jobs, not cut them, arguing that automation will boost productivity and expand the firm’s capabilities as it invests billions in new technology and AI-driven tools.

^{AI LIFE HACK BONUS PROMPT}
The Ultimate Landmark Bucket List

Planning your next adventure can feel daunting when there are so many incredible places to see. This prompt makes it simple by instantly generating a curated list of the world’s most famous landmarks — complete with short descriptions, must-know travel tips, and regional highlights. The result is inspiring, easy to read, and ready to guide your next trip — no research rabbit holes or travel overwhelm, just clear ideas that help anyone start exploring with confidence.

Act as a seasoned travel guide and create a 300–500 word beginner-friendly article listing famous landmarks to visit around the world. Use simple, engaging language and organize the content into short sections or bullet points by region or theme. Include brief, vivid descriptions of each landmark, why it’s worth visiting, and one practical travel tip for each. End with an inspiring close that encourages readers to start planning their own adventure and reminds them that exploring the world’s most iconic places is more accessible than they think.

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