Perplexity Launches AI email assistant for inboxes

Welcome back! This edition highlights infrastructure boosts and developer tools that make building easier for you.

What's new: OpenAI just announced they’re building five new super-powerful data centers with Oracle and SoftBank.
Together, they’re working toward a massive 10-gigawatt goal, which is like adding the energy of several big power plants just for AI.

Starting next year, this will bring a huge boost in computing power, so people can use advanced AI models more smoothly without the usual slowdowns.

In short, it speeds up AI progress and makes access more reliable for everyone. 🚀

What's new: Figma just upgraded its MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, which is like a bridge that brings your design context wherever you’re working. It now supports remote access, so you can work on designs from anywhere.

It also connects with Figma Make, a tool that helps turn designs into working products more smoothly. Plus, it adds Code Connect, which links design elements directly to the real code developers use.

In short: less back-and-forth between tools, easier teamwork, and a quicker path from idea to product.

You can learn about Model Context Protocol (MCP) here: https://www.figma.com/resource-library/what-is-mcp/

What's new: ElevenLabs launched a full video tutorial series on building, deploying, customizing, and testing conversational AI agents. It covers everything from basics to advanced setups, with step-by-step guidance.

Agents here are AI that can handle multi-turn chats and actions. If you're adding voice features to your product, these free resources help you prototype without hiring experts.

Here’s the link to the tutorial series: https://t.co/7a4mvZD7Wa

What's new: Perplexity introduced Email Assistant, an AI agent that connects to Gmail and Outlook to draft replies, schedule meetings, organize emails with smart labels, and answer questions about your inbox.
Smart labels sort emails into categories like needs action or completed. It puts control back in your hands for busy inboxes.

It learns your style without training on private data. This automates email overload, so you spend less time on routine tasks and more on strategy. Try it for quick meeting setups or priority sorting.

Note that it is exclusive to Max subscribers.

What's new: Notion showcased how its 3.0 update integrates with over 20 apps, letting AI agents pull from team data for smarter responses.

In a case with Faire (global online wholesale marketplace that connects independent retailers with brands), it connects sales, ops, and more for context-aware help.

You can link your tools here to automate workflows like reports or customer queries. It saves time on admin so you focus on growth.

Infrastructural developments open doors for opportunistic founders like you. Tools from Figma, Perplexity's email helper speed up daily work, letting you experiment freely.

Most people don't realize that small integrations compound to big wins. The tools are evolving fast for clever entrepreneurs.

Wishing you success! ✊🏼

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