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Good morning ☀️, leader of the next generation.
Sometimes we give technology too much credit or too much blame.
The truth is, it’s a tool. How we use it is what matters.
Used with purpose, it helps us see more clearly, build faster, and express ourselves in new ways.
It’s not about chasing trends. It’s about creating something real.
WHAT'S AT STAKE TODAY ⚡
- 🤖📊 The CRM revolution that never happened: why AI is the missing link
- 💻⚡ Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore's Law, with a little help from the Feds
- 🤖📱 OpenAI says it's turned off app suggestions that look like ads
- 🏢⚔️ OpenAI boasts enterprise win days after internal 'code red' on Google threat
- 🇺🇸📜 'ONE RULE': Trump says he'll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback
- 🛒💬 You can buy your Instacart groceries without leaving ChatGPT
Anthropic launches Claude Code integration bringing full development workflows to Slack
Claude Code is coming to Slack, and that's a bigger deal than it sounds
Anthropic has unveiled Claude Code for Slack, marking a significant evolution in how developers interact with AI coding assistants. The beta feature, launching Monday as a research preview, transforms Slack from a simple communication platform into a comprehensive development environment where coding tasks can be initiated and completed without leaving chat threads.
This represents a major upgrade from Anthropic's existing Slack integration, which previously offered only basic coding assistance like snippet generation, debugging help, and code explanations. Now, developers can simply tag @Claude to launch complete coding sessions directly from Slack conversations, using contextual information from bug reports, feature requests, or team discussions.
The enhanced integration demonstrates sophisticated workflow automation. Claude analyzes recent message history to identify the appropriate repository, provides real-time progress updates within conversation threads, and generates shareable links for code review and pull request creation. This seamless integration eliminates the friction of switching between communication tools and development environments.
The launch reflects a broader industry trend: AI coding assistants are migrating beyond traditional integrated development environments (IDEs) into collaborative spaces where development teams naturally congregate. This shift recognizes that modern software development is inherently collaborative, with crucial decisions and context often emerging from team conversations rather than individual coding sessions.
Anthropic isn't alone in this strategic pivot. Cursor has introduced Slack integration for code drafting and debugging within chat threads, while GitHub Copilot recently expanded its capabilities to generate pull requests directly from conversational inputs. OpenAI's Codex has also found its way into Slack through custom bot implementations, highlighting the platform's growing importance in the AI development ecosystem.
For Slack, this evolution positions the platform as an "agentic hub" where artificial intelligence converges with workplace context and collaboration. This strategic positioning could prove decisive in the competitive landscape—whichever AI coding tool achieves dominance within Slack's ecosystem may ultimately shape how software development teams operate and collaborate.
The implications extend beyond convenience. By enabling developers to transition seamlessly from discussion to implementation without application switching, Claude Code and similar tools represent a fundamental shift toward AI-embedded collaboration that could redefine developer workflows and team dynamics.
Anthropic's timing appears strategic, as the AI coding assistance market becomes increasingly competitive. Success is beginning to depend less on raw model capabilities and more on integration depth, user experience, and distribution channels. Companies that can embed their tools most naturally into existing workflows may gain significant competitive advantages.
However, this integration raises important considerations around code security and intellectual property protection. Organizations must now manage sensitive repository access across additional platforms, creating new audit requirements and potential security vectors. The integration also introduces dependencies where outages or rate limiting in either Slack or Claude's API could disrupt development workflows that teams previously controlled locally.
While Anthropic hasn't announced a timeline for broader availability beyond the current research preview, the launch signals a clear direction for the future of developer tools. As AI assistants become more sophisticated and workplace-integrated, the boundary between communication and creation continues to blur, potentially transforming how software development teams collaborate and innovate.
Google outlines Chrome's AI agent security protocols and safeguards
Google details security measures for Chrome's agentic features
Google has outlined comprehensive security measures for Chrome's upcoming agentic features that can perform actions like booking tickets and shopping. The company employs multiple safeguards including a User Alignment Critic using Gemini to scrutinize planned actions, ensuring they align with user goals.
Key protections include Agent Origin Sets that restrict model access to approved sites, observer models monitoring URL navigation, and mandatory user consent for sensitive tasks involving banking or medical data. Google also implements prompt-injection classifiers and researcher-tested attack simulations to prevent unwanted actions.
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Inventing the Future with Pablos Holman
I sat down with Pablos Holman — hacker, inventor, futurist, and founder of Deep Future — for one of the most mind-expanding conversations I’ve ever had.
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If you care about the future, technology, or building what others say is impossible — this episode is for you.
⚡ Trends for the Future
Hinge's new AI feature helps daters move beyond boring small talk
Hinge launches AI-powered conversation starters to improve dating interactions.
Dating app frustrations are reaching new heights as Hinge users increasingly complain about matches who like profiles but never initiate meaningful conversations. This creates an uncomfortable standoff where one person bears the entire burden of starting a dialogue, often resulting in generic opening lines like "How are you?"
To tackle this widespread problem, Hinge has introduced "Convo Starters," an AI-powered feature designed to provide personalized conversation suggestions. The tool analyzes user profiles and generates three tailored tips beneath each photo and prompt, helping daters craft more engaging opening messages.
The AI system works by examining specific elements of a person's profile. For instance, if someone posts a photo playing chess, the feature might recommend starting a conversation about board games or strategic thinking. This approach moves beyond generic greetings toward more personal, interest-based interactions.
Hinge's decision to develop this feature stems from compelling user data. The company's research shows that 72% of users are more likely to consider someone who includes a message with their like. Even more significantly, users who add comments to their likes are twice as likely to secure actual dates compared to those who simply like profiles without commentary.
This launch builds upon Hinge's existing AI initiatives, including the Prompt Feedback feature that analyzes and improves user profile prompts by encouraging more detailed, engaging personal descriptions.
However, the integration of AI into dating isn't universally welcomed. Bloomberg Intelligence research reveals that Gen Z users feel particularly uncomfortable using artificial intelligence for dating tasks like writing prompts or responding to messages, showing more resistance than older generations.
Despite this hesitation, Hinge's parent company Match Group is doubling down on AI development, allocating between $20-30 million toward these technological advances as they reshape the online dating landscape.
⚡ You’re Smart. Strategic. Intentional. So Let’s Be Real:
Where Are You Holding Back— On Purpose?
Every smart operator has something they’re intentionally avoiding.
Not because they’re lazy — but because it’s risky, unknown, or just... a bit *uncomfortable*.
So what’s that thing for you?
That one decision, move, or experiment you know would push you forward — but you’ve been choosing not to do it.
Tell us — and we’ll share a tactical POV or tool to help you rethink it.
No fluff. Just momentum.
AI will be the ultimate catalyst for human flourishing, giving us the power to solve our most pressing challenges and create a world of unprecedented opportunity.
Henrique Dubugras is the co-founder and co-CEO of Brex, the financial services company that provides corporate credit cards and cash management for startups and technology companies. As one of the youngest founders to build a multi-billion dollar fintech company, he has revolutionized how businesses access capital and manage expenses, and he continues to advocate for using AI and technology to streamline financial operations and empower entrepreneurs to grow their businesses more efficiently.
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