OpenAI announces LinkedIn competitor
Fidji Simo, CEO, Applications at OpenAI announced an AI-matched hiring marketplace and new OpenAI Certifications via OpenAI Academy / ChatGPT Study Mode, aiming for 10M certified Americans by 2030 with partners including Walmart, John Deere, BCG, Accenture, Indeed, the Texas Association of Business, the Bay Area Council, and Delaware’s governor’s office.
Google Photos: New Create tab + Veo 3
Google rolled out a centralized Create tab in Photos (U.S. only) that bundles AI tools like Photo to video—now upgraded with the Veo 3 model to animate stills via “Subtle movement” or “I’m feeling lucky”—with daily free generations (more for Google AI Pro/Ultra). The tab also includes Remix to restyle pics (anime/comic/3D), plus quick access to collages, animations/GIFs, and highlight videos; Google notes AI-generated content carries watermarks.
NY Fed: AI’s hiring impact (so far)
A new Liberty Street Economics analysis finds AI use jumped (40% of service firms) with few layoffs (1% services), but 12% of service firms hired fewer workers, mainly in degree-required roles; offsetting, 11% of services and 7% of manufacturers hired more for AI skills, and retraining is widespread (≈⅓ of services) with nearly half planning more.
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Bad Prompt: Write a complete marketing plan for a new brand of coffee.
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I'm developing a marketing plan for a new brand of premium, sustainably-sourced coffee. Our target audience is environmentally conscious millennials aged 25-40. Brainstorm 5 key marketing channels to reach this demographic.Prompt 2 (after getting the response):
Great. Let's focus on "Instagram & TikTok Influencer Marketing" and "Partnerships with Local Cafes." For each of these two channels, outline 3 specific campaign ideas.Prompt 3:
Now, based on our discussion, write the "Marketing Channels and Campaign Strategy" section of my marketing plan. Begin with a brief overview, then detail the ideas for influencer marketing and cafe partnerships.
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