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Welcome back! Here’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: So many people choose pessimism and anger when it comes to talking tech online. But I don’t really get why—I mean, there’s never been an easier time in history to create what you want for yourself.
So why not choose optimism? Why not embrace the way AI and tech can open doors, from brainstorming ideas to launching major projects? That’s where I’m focused. Hope you’ll join me.
ChatGPT Tasks: OpenAI’s agentic AI era begins
A year ago, ChatGPT couldn’t even search the internet—now it’s doing what Siri never could. With the new ChatGPT Tasks feature, OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT into a true personal assistant.
You can schedule reminders, set recurring tasks, and receive notifications across web and mobile.
Task setup is as simple as toggling to “4o with scheduled tasks” in the model picker and typing your request.
Why it matters: This shift from generative AI to agentic AI shows how quickly tools are evolving. OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as a smarter, more capable virtual assistant, signaling a future where AI helps run your day-to-day life.
MiniMax makes its mark with 4M token context
Singapore-based MiniMax has released an open-source LLM with a massive 4 million token context, doubling the capacity of Google’s Gemini.
That means it can handle more information at once, delivering faster and more accurate results for tasks like summarization or complex problem-solving.
Why it matters: MiniMax may not be a household name, but its commitment to open-source innovation is leveling the playing field. It’s empowering startups and developers to access advanced long-context models without big-tech budgets.
Struggling to get views on YouTube? This idea generator is a cheat code.
MrBeast, yours truly, and all successful YouTubers understand that the idea, title, and thumbnail are everything.
But coming up with viral ideas doesn’t have to require some creative genius; there’s a proven formula. This is called outlier ideation, and it’s what 1of10 is built for.
This tool helps you quickly find trending concepts and uses AI to generate ideas tailored to your channel with just one click. It’s a literal cheat code for creators.
Try 1of10.com for 50% off here using the code “FUTURE50”
Your workflow wizard 🪄
Via n8n
n8n connects your favorite apps and automates everything from Slack notifications to spreadsheets. With its visual editor, you can build workflows without touching a single line of code—or dive deeper if you’re feeling techy. It’s self-hostable, cloud-ready, and packed with over 170 integrations to simplify your chaos. (More AI productivity apps, tricks, and tips in my video below—keep reading ⬇️ )
How you can use it:
Instant notifications: Turn Google Form responses into Slack alerts.
Data harmony: Automatically sync Salesforce and Google Sheets so your reports are always up to date.
Pricing: Starter plan at $20/month for 2,500 workflow executions and 5 active workflows
Take the busywork out of business 💼
Via GenFuse AI
GenFuse AI combines no-code simplicity with powerful AI agents. Whether you’re building email campaigns or automating task management, it offers pre-built templates and real-time integration so you can focus on what matters.
How you can use it:
Set up automated email follow-ups tailored to customer actions.
Keep projects moving by using AI to assign tasks and update teams in real time.
Pricing: Free plan available with up to 150 tasks/month. Professional plan at $15/month, including 600 tasks per month.
Turn YouTube into your language tutor 🦜
Via VocAdapt
VocAdapt transforms your favorite content—like YouTube videos or articles—into bite-sized language lessons tailored to your skill level. It breaks down tricky words, explains them in context, and works them into future lessons so they actually stick.
How you can use it:
Adapt YouTube videos to your current language level so you can watch and learn.
Simplify news or books into digestible text.
Pricing: Free plan available. Unlimited plan at $4.99/month, offering unlimited text adaptations and explanations, plus 10 YouTube adaptations daily
Jobs, announcements, and big ideas
AI recruiters take the reins as Gen Z floods the job market.
Zuckerberg’s AI copyright case finds a surprising ally: YouTube.
Join Anthropic as a Product Manager to support enterprise adoption of Claude.
The Kapor Center is hiring a Tech Policy Fellow/Manager to serve as an expert on AI and machine learning.
Hinge’s new AI feature lets you know if your prompt response is too basic.
10 AI tools to 10x your productivity: Stay ahead of the curve and join me as I walk through tips & tricks for 10 free mobile AI apps.
Check this out: Editing on the new Nvidia GPUs is going to be something else.
Thanks for reading! AI tools are transforming the way we create, learn, and work—and there’s never been a better time to dive in. Excited to keep talking tech with you, every week.
—Matt (FutureTools.io)
P.S. This newsletter is 100% written by a human. Okay, maybe 96%.