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Today’s AI Menu

▪️ Salesforce layoffs, vibe coding era, voice AI, Hermes 4, data breach & more

▪️ Tutorial: How to quickly get research-backed answers using Consensus?

▪️ 5 new AI tools to boost your productivity

▪️ AI Special Edition: Fusion startups cross $100m in funding

▪️ AI Daily Prompt

TODAY IN WORLD OF AI

💻 Vibe coding: The AI future at the end of evolution

We may be entering the era of “vibe coding”, a future where developers don’t painstakingly write every line of code, but instead guide AI systems through intent and context. Imagine telling your AI assistant, “build me a marketplace app with a retro design and strong search functionality,” and having it produce a working prototype in hours.

This shift doesn’t just change how software is built, it redefines who gets to build it. Suddenly, creativity and vision matter more than syntax and debugging skills. It’s coding by direction, not just by detail.

But here’s the tension: if AI handles the scaffolding of development, what becomes of traditional engineering expertise? Do we risk trading craftsmanship for convenience? Or, much like calculators reshaped mathematics, does vibe coding simply free us to focus on higher-order innovation?

The answer likely lies in balance. AI may handle the “plumbing,” but human judgment, design thinking, and ethics will remain irreplaceable.

The real question isn’t whether vibe coding will replace coders; it’s whether organizations and individuals are ready to reimagine what coding even means.

THE AI INSTITUTE

How to quickly get research-backed answers using Consensus❓

▪️ Visit consensus.app

▪️ Enter a question or topic

▪️ AI scans academic papers & articles

▪️ Get concise, evidence-based answers

▪️ Explore references if needed

FOOD FOR PRODUCTIVITY

5 tools for your productivity

🌌 Nyota AI: AI-powered career assistant that helps professionals with job applications, interview prep, and personalized career growth.

✍️ Rytr: AI writing assistant for creating blog posts, emails, ads, and social media content quickly.

📚 Guru: Knowledge management platform where teams can organize, share, and access company information easily.

🎬 Filmora: Beginner-friendly video editing software with templates, effects, and AI tools for creating polished videos.

🚀 Firebase Studio: AI-driven design-to-code platform that converts Figma/Sketch designs into clean React code instantly.

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EVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

🗣️ Resonance: OpenAI is doubling down on voice AI, blending instruction-following with expressive, human-like speech to woo enterprises. In a crowded market of talking machines, this move isn’t just about sounding smarter, it’s about making businesses feel heard.

🤖 Breakaway: Microsoft is quietly building independence from OpenAI with its own in-house AI models. The strategy signals more than just cost savings, it’s a play for control in an industry where partnerships often feel like handcuffs.

🚫 Unchained: Nous Research just unveiled its Hermes 4 models, claiming they outperform ChatGPT and without the usual content restrictions. For developers frustrated by guardrails, this is like taking the seatbelt off a supercar.

🚨 Breachline: Google has flagged massive data theft linked to Salesloft’s AI agent, warning the cyberattack is scaling fast. This isn’t just another breach, it’s a wake-up call for companies entrusting sensitive data to autonomous systems.

AI SPECIAL EDITION

💰 Every Fusion startup that has raised over $100m

Fusion energy, once a sci-fi dream is now one of the hottest races in tech. Dozens of startups have raised over $100M, each promising to crack the ultimate clean energy challenge: generating limitless power by replicating the same process that fuels the sun.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. If successful, fusion could end reliance on fossil fuels, slash carbon emissions, and deliver a near-infinite supply of safe, sustainable energy. Investors clearly see the potential funding is pouring in from venture capitalists, governments, and even oil giants hedging their bets on the future.

But amid the excitement, reality checks remain. Fusion still faces daunting technical hurdles: sustaining plasma at extreme temperatures, containing energy efficiently, and scaling reactors for real-world use. Skeptics argue we’re always “30 years away,” no matter how much progress is made.

Yet, the momentum feels different this time. With AI-driven simulations, advanced materials, and unprecedented funding, the fusion timeline may finally be accelerating.

If fusion delivers, the implications extend far beyond energy, it could reshape geopolitics, industrial economics, and climate resilience.

The question is no longer if fusion will arrive, but who will get there first and what the world will look like when they do.

AI PROMPT OF THE DAY

📸 Prompt for writing a caption to share a client’s brand launch on Instagram

Prompt: Write a short, exciting Instagram caption to announce a client’s brand launch. Highlight their vision, what makes the brand unique, and include a touch of celebration and gratitude. Add relevant emojis and a CTA like 'Show them some love 👇' or 'Follow their journey!'

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Until tomorrow!

Shinky & the Hanoomaan AI team