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In a few minutes, here is what you’ll learn today. We’re spotlighting Gumloop for our AI tool today, a no-code tool that builds smart workflows in minutes. Plus, OpenAI’s latest safety moves, Anthropic’s Billion-dollar milestone, Google’s search updates and Chrome extensions that work like AI helpers right in your browser. I know you’ve got work to do so I’ll keep this short and sweet.
In Today's Edition
Today’s AI Tool Breakdown: Gumloop
Tool of the Day — Gumloop
Quick overview
Gumloop lets you build AI-powered workflows without writing code. Just drag, drop, and watch it scrape websites, process documents, or send personalized emails automatically. Think of it like hiring a digital assistant that never sleeps.
How to use it
Sign up and pick a template (like "lead finder" or "content analyzer")
Connect your apps using the drag-and-drop builder
Tell the AI what data you want extracted or processed
Set your triggers (new email, form submission, schedule)
Test your workflow to make sure it works right
Hit "activate" and let it run automatically
Copy/paste starter script
"Create a workflow that finds email addresses from LinkedIn profiles and adds them to my Google Sheet with their job titles." Perfect for building contact lists without manual copy-paste.
Real-world use cases
Scrape competitor pricing from websites and track changes weekly
Extract data from hundreds of PDFs and organize into spreadsheets
Research potential customers and send personalized outreach emails
Monitor social media mentions and alert your team instantly
Pro tips
Start with pre-built templates before building custom workflows
Use the Chrome extension to record website actions and turn them into automations
Connect multiple sub-workflows together for complex processes
Free vs paid
Free: 1,000 credits to test basic workflows and see if it fits your needs
Paid: $97/month for 30,000 credits, unlimited workflows, and premium AI models
Alternatives
Zapier — simpler setup but less AI-focused features
n8n — more technical control but steeper learning curve
Make — visual workflows with strong app connections
Quick demo video
Gumloop AI Automation Demo
Today In AI News, The Top 4 Stories (And Why They Matter)
This matters because: Growing concerns about AI chatbot safety with young people pushed OpenAI to create oversight tools that parents desperately needed.
Quick summary: OpenAI introduced parental controls letting parents monitor and limit their kids' ChatGPT use after tragic incidents raised safety questions. Parents can now set usage limits and review conversations. It's like installing training wheels on a powerful bike.
This matters because: Anthropic's massive funding round shows investors believe Claude can compete seriously with ChatGPT in the enterprise market.
Quick summary: The Claude maker raised $13 billion, reaching a $183 billion valuation after growing from $1B to $5B revenue in just eight months. Over 300,000 businesses now use Claude for everything from coding to customer service. Think of it like watching the new kid in class become class president overnight.
This matters because: Google is positioning Gemini as your one-stop AI assistant for work and personal tasks, challenging ChatGPT's dominance with deeper integration.
Quick summary: Gemini now includes image editing with text prompts, productivity planners, smartwatch integration, and video creation tools. The "Nano Banana" feature lets you edit photos just by describing what you want changed. It's like upgrading from a Swiss Army knife to a full workshop.
This matters because: AI moving directly into browsers means you'll soon have smart assistants helping with every webpage, email, and online task without switching apps.
Quick summary: Anthropic's Claude extension works inside Chrome's sidebar, reading webpages, filling forms, and answering questions about what you're viewing. Only 1,000 premium users get early access due to security concerns about AI accessing your browsing data. It's like having a research assistant sitting right next to your browser.
Thats All For Today!
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