The OpenAI screenless gadget, an AI girlfriend, and the raise you should ask for

This Week's Drop 💧

AI’s moving fast, like Olivia Rodrigo breakup-album fast. We read the headlines so you don’t have to, dodged the jargon like a red flag on Hinge, and pulled the stuff that matters. You want the AI lowdown without the tech bro talk? You got it, dude.

1. OpenAI’s New Baby Is Cute, Smart… and Has No Screen?! 🍼💻
OpenAI just spent $6.5B to go steady with “io,” a hardware project led by Apple alum Jony Ive. What happens when the brains behind ChatGPT team up with the guy who designed your iPhone? You get a mysterious lil gadget with no screen, big smarts, and even bigger ambition. Read more
Real talk: This isn’t just a gadget. It’s a bold move to rethink how we live with tech, designed to help not hijack your attention span. Think of it like a pocket-sized AI sidekick that gets you without needing to ping you every five seconds. No screen = less distraction.
Why it matters: If this works, it could totally flip how we use AI in everyday life. Less doomscrolling, more doing. But we’ve got questions like, will we trust a faceless robot friend?

2. AI’s Gender Gap: Ugh, Not This Again 🙄📉
AI classes are filling up fast, but guess who’s not in the room? Women. A new Coursera report says enrollment in AI courses jumped 227% last year, but only 32% of those sign-ups came from women. For context, we usually show up at 50%. Read more
Why it matters: The people building AI shape its values. And right now, that crew’s looking a little too one-sided. With nearly half of AI systems already showing gender bias, leaving women out of the design room isn’t just unfair, it’s risky.
Bottom line: If we want smarter, more inclusive tech, we need more diverse minds behind the machines. Time to crash the (code) party.

3. AI Is Coming for Your First Job (Yep, That One with the Free Coffee) ☕️ –
LinkedIn’s Chief Economist just confirmed what a lot of Gen Z workers already suspect: entry-level jobs are taking a hit from AI. Think: no more “cut your teeth” roles where you learn by doing. Junior tasks are getting automated, which is great for efficiency but… kind of a buzzkill for building a career. Read more
Real talk: This is your cue to lean into the stuff AI can’t do: critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and yes, original ideas that sound more human than bot.

4. AI Girlfriends Are a Thing 💔 
Virtual girlfriends are trending. We wish we were kidding. These AI-powered companions are designed to be 24/7 supportive, drama-free, and emotionally available, which sounds like a rom-com dream until you realize they’re also reinforcing outdated ideas about women being permanently chill and low-maintenance. Yikes. Read more
Why it matters: As we build this tech, we need to ask: Are we coding in the same old stereotypes? Spoiler alert: Real relationships require more than perfect replies and zero boundaries.

✨ At Work: Try This Tool Glow-Up

Notion Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter (and Might Replace 3 Other Subscriptions)
If your tabs are stressing you out and your tools are multiplying like Gremlins, meet your new office MVP: Notion’s latest AI updates. They’re practical, powerful, and yes, kind of fun.

Here’s what’s new and worth trying this week:

📝 No More “Who’s Taking Notes?” Panic
Notion can now transcribe your meetings and turn them into usable notes. Just drop in a transcript block, and boom - meeting minutes, minus the scramble. It's giving executive assistant energy.

🧠 Your Desk Just Got a Brain
You can now chat with AI models like GPT-4.1 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet right inside Notion. Think of it as your new thought partner that never zones out…or hits you with a “let’s circle back.”

🔍 Find Anything, Anywhere
Their new AI search digs through all your tools: Slack, Teams, Google Drive, even GitHub, so you don’t have to play digital hide-and-seek every time you need a doc. Dora the Explorer, but make it corporate.

🔬 ‘Research Mode’ = One-Stop Info Shop
Need a quick deep dive or content summary? Notion’s new Research Mode might replace tools like Perplexity, saving you clicks and coin. Think of it as your AI-powered research intern minus the coffee runs.

Bottom line: If you already use Notion, it’s a no-brainer. If you don’t, this might be the week to give it a spin. Your future self (and your budget) will thank you.

🏠At Home: Turn YouTube into Your New Sous-Chef (or Yoga Coach)

Try: AI-Powered Summaries with YouTube Transcript Tools
Whether you're meal prepping, learning how to unclog the sink (again), or finally trying that 10-minute meditation, YouTube’s got your back. But sitting through a 27-minute video for a 10-second hack? No thanks.

🧠 Hack it:
Drop the video link into a free AI YouTube summarizer like Eightify or Glasp. It’ll pull the highlights, timestamps, and need-to-know in seconds. It’s basically SparkNotes for your screen time.

💸 Cost: Free. Like your fave go-to recipe blog, but with less scrolling past someone’s childhood lasagna story.

Bottom line: This is your “do more with less effort” hack. Whether you're channeling Ina Garten, Adriene from Yoga with Adriene, or just trying not to burn dinner while multitasking, this one’s a game-changer.

LinkedIn Watch: When 3 am Meltdowns Make You an AI Believer

Julie posted a gem on LinkedIn and it’s giving “tech meets real life” in the best way. She spotted a wild stat: while 56% of AI experts think AI will have a positive impact, only 17% of the U.S. public agrees. Yikes. So, she asked the crowd: What flipped the switch for you from AI skeptic to early adopter?

Jessica Guzik’s answer? Iconic. Picture this: it’s 3 am, her toddler is mid-meltdown, and she’s barely hanging on. She turns to AI for backup. Not only does it soothe her and the kiddo, it also helps her map a get-back-to-sleep game plan. That moment sealed the deal: AI isn’t just hype, it’s the cool, calm friend you want at 3am.

Julie’s still taking stories, so if you’ve got an AI “aha” moment, don’t gatekeep, go drop it in the comments.

❓️“Can AI help me ask for a raise without breaking into stress hives?” 
Oh yes. Tools like ChatGPT can help you script your ask, prep for follow-up questions, and channel Beyoncé-at-the-boardroom energy. Think of it as your virtual hype squad, minus the glitter, plus the receipts.

📝 Prompt to Copy + Paste into ChatGPT: 
"Help me write a [script/email] to confidently and professionally request a raise. I’m a [job title and role description] at [company type: startup, agency, big corp, etc.]. In the past [X months/years], I’ve [key achievements: launched projects, increased efficiency, saved $$$]. Our culture is [collaborative/formal/flexible etc.], and I want the tone to reflect that. I’m looking to request a [raise/title change/bonus] in a way that shows my impact and aligns with company goals."

Use it as-is or tweak it to fit your receipts. The more context you give, the better the AI can help you shine. ✨

1. Fidji Simo Just Grabbed the Mic at OpenAI 🎤

She ran Facebook’s app, scaled Instacart to IPO status, and now? Fidji Simo is stepping in as OpenAI’s CEO of Applications. Translation: she’s here to turn ChatGPT into your new everyday essential.

📲 What’s her mission?
Think bigger than just chat. Fidji’s job is to take the tech magic behind ChatGPT and turn it into apps, features, and products that actually fit into your life, whether that’s planning your week, shopping smarter, or helping your team at work. Her goal: make AI so intuitive, it just clicks.

💼 Why she’s a power move:
At Instacart, she built a billion-dollar ad biz and led the company through its IPO. Before that? She helped make Facebook’s mobile app the money-maker it is today. TL;DR: she knows how to scale, simplify, and sell.

🎭 Also on her plate:
Navigating a power balance with Microsoft, steering ChatGPT’s next big evolution, and brushing off Musk’s side-eye. All in a week’s work.

Bottom line: With Fidji at the wheel, expect ChatGPT to evolve from a brainy chatbot to a go-to tool you’ll actually use, no tech degree required.

2. Your Hormones Want a Word — And Now They’ve Got an App 📲🧪

Hormonal chaos? Been there. London-based startup Hormona just raised £5M to bring AI-powered hormone testing into your bathroom routine.  No needles, no mystery mood swings, and no “am I losing it?” spiral. Just answers, finally.

👯‍♀️ Meet the founders:
Karolina Löfqvist and Jasmine Tagesson started Hormona because they were over the “just deal with it” energy around women’s health. Their app is already live in 200+ countries, and now it’s getting a serious upgrade: clinical-grade accuracy, smarter features, and a vibe that says, ‘Science, but make it chic.’

💅 Why it matters:
80% of women face hormone-related health issues. Know how much medical funding goes to women-specific research? Just 2%. Hormona’s here to close that gap and hand us the power to understand our bodies, like Elle Woods with a lab kit.

Bottom line: This is the kind of makeover your wellness routine deserves…tech that fits in a drawer and finally speaks fluent female.

For when you want to learn, try, or casually impress someone on Zoom.

🎧 Listen: 5 AI Startup Ideas So Good You’ll Quit Your Job in 24hrs – Greg Isenberg and Steph Smith drop five startup ideas that are so spicy, you might just send your boss a “thank u, next” text. From AI-powered dating apps to health dashboards that make sense, this episode is a goldmine for anyone flirting with founder life.
🔗 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTube 

📺 Watch: Google I/O AI Recap 2025 – Basically tech’s Coachella, but with fewer glow sticks and more bots. All the major AI reveals in one tidy, bingeable recap. Don’t have 15 minutes? Drop it into Eightify to summarize. 😉 
🔗 Watch it here 

🧑‍🎓 Learn: Coursera’s Intro to AI Course– This beginner-friendly course is your passport to the world of AI. No coding skills or tech background needed. It breaks down complex topics like machine learning, neural networks, and generative AI into digestible lessons.
🔗 Enroll in Coursera - It's Free

👑 The Women in AI Awards North America 2025 finalists have been announced, and they’re serving innovation, leadership, and main character energy. From ethical AI pioneers to startup powerhouses, these women are shaping the future of tech with brilliance and boldness.
🔗 Meet the finalists 

Got questions? Found an AI tool that made your life 10x easier? Building something cool that deserves a little hype (or know a woman who is)? Spill. We want in.

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🫶 You might just see your story in the next edition (with your permission, of course). Let’s leverage AI together.

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