Hey smart thinkers,
Pour yourself a fresh cup of brain tea; this week’s newsletter is brimming with stories where AI collides with business, ethics, and everyday life. Whether you’re leading a startup, building a team, or just hungry for the latest scoop, we’ve got you covered.
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This Week in AI News
🧠 Tech Leaders Tackle AI Fast but Face Mixed Results
A recent Ernst & Young survey revealed that 48% of tech leaders have introduced agentic AI into their companies, with plans to ramp this to 50% autonomy in the next two years. Cue the big question: Will the ROI match the hype?
On leaders’ minds? Data privacy (49% flagged it as a top concern), plus upskilling existing teams to keep pace. Businesses worldwide are aggressively racing to adopt AI. But as it turns out, moving fast might not always pay off in real results.
🛍️ PayPal and Perplexity Team Up for Shopping in Chat
Shopping just got more seamless. PayPal has partnered with Perplexity to deliver an in-chat buying experience. Think booking tickets, ordering products, or securing a vacation without ever leaving the chat window. Payment is processed with one click.
And PayPal isn’t acting alone. Mastercard, Visa, and other giants are also rolling out AI-driven commerce tools this year. Is agent-based shopping the future? Time will tell!
📉 Meta Faces Scrutiny Over AI Training Data
Meta has told EU users they’ll need to opt out (again) if they don’t want their data used for AI training. Privacy watchdogs are questioning the legality of this under GDPR. This could have big implications for how tech companies handle AI training ethics. Looks like Meta might be going to court…again.
🧬 AI Breakthrough: Predicting Protein Locations Inside Human Cells
MIT and Harvard researchers have developed PUPS, a powerful AI model that predicts where proteins are located within any human cell—even if the cell or protein has never been tested before.
Why it matters:
Knowing a protein’s exact location helps diagnose diseases like Alzheimer’s, cystic fibrosis, and cancer, and speeds up drug discovery—without months of lab work.
🚀 Supercharge Your Marketing with AI: 10 Quick Wins
AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a time-saver, lead-qualifier, and content machine. Whether you’re a solo creator or leading a team, here’s how to start using AI to boost results without burning out. 💡
1. Replace Costly Videos with AI Avatars
Film once. Use tools like HeyGen to create unlimited video variations—localized, translated, and tailored.
2. Make Local Ads That Feel Personal
Create hundreds of geo-targeted video ads (by city or zip code). More relevance = more engagement.
3. Pre-Qualify Leads via AI Voice & SMS
AI agents can filter out bots and bad leads before sales gets involved. Save time, boost conversion.
4. Follow Up Like a Pro with AI Voice Agents
Tools like OS CRM can call leads, answer FAQs, and book appointments—all instantly.
5. Generate AI Video Testimonials
No more chasing customers. Use AI to create social-proof videos that feel real and relatable.
6. Turn One Video Into 60+ Content Pieces
Use AI to break down long-form content into clips, reels, quote cards, and more. Content calendar = done.
7. Embed Personalized Video in Emails
Add an AI-personalized video to emails for 100%+ boost in engagement. Try it. It works.
8. Automate Post-Event Follow-Ups
After webinars, let AI call and qualify prospects. Log responses directly into your CRM.
9. Offer AI-Generated Freebies
Deliver value fast: ICPs, lead magnets, or marketing plans—auto-generated and irresistible.
10. Keep a Human in the Loop
AI scales you. Trust, judgment, and quality still need a real human touch.
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Tools We Love
Want to outpace the competition? Try these tools designed to make life easier for business leaders and marketers alike.
- Opus Clip – Chop up long form videos into short form content for social media.
- OS CRM – Manage your client interactions through automations with this specialty CRM. Consistent nurturing, outreach, lead sourcing to grow your business without adding more employees.
- Talkadot– use to capture real-time feedback, collect testimonials, and turn engaged audience members into future clients.
💥 What’s Next?
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Join the Conversation
Got a burning question, a fresh take, or just want to share your latest AI wins? Hit us up at info@aismartventures.com. Your insights keep this community growing and thriving!
See you in the lab next week,
Nicole Donnelly
Founder, AI Smart Ventures
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