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WHAT’S AT STAKE TODAY ⚡

• 📱🎨 Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive. Mobile makeover leaks early!
• 📌🔍 Pinterest updates visual search with more AI-powered features. Picture platform gets algorithmic upgrade!
• 🧩✨ Bevelify enters the AI tool spotlight. Another helper wants your design attention!
• 💻🦄 Cursor is reportedly raising funds at $9 billion valuation from Thrive, a16z, and Accel. Coding AI startup reaches unicorn status!
• 🏥❓ People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds. AI doctors still need medical school!
• 🪄💰 Rork's founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z. Social media magic turns poverty to millions!
• 🧑‍🎓🤖 Over 250 CEOs sign open letter supporting K-12 AI and computer science education. Corporate leaders want robot-ready workforce!
• 🏢↩️ OpenAI reverses course, says its nonprofit will remain in control of business operations. Corporate structure drama continues!
• 🛡️⚡ Anduril is working on real-time edge computing for AI. Defense tech tackles tough computational challenge!

⚡ Latest in AI

Google Leak Reveals 'Material 3 Expressive': A Bold Shift in Android Design

Material 3 Expressive emphasizes shape, color, and emotional design

Ahead of Google I/O, a premature blog post has revealed Google’s upcoming Material 3 Expressive—an evolution of its Android design system focused on emotional connection, bold visuals, and inclusive design.

According to the leak, the update builds on Material You by introducing more vivid colors and dynamic shapes to create interfaces that "connect with people on an emotional level." The design philosophy is backed by research indicating higher usability and engagement, especially among older users.

What’s New in Material 3 Expressive?

• A stronger focus on expressive UI elements • Support for emotional design patterns • Optionality—developers retain control over when and how to apply new styles • Greater emphasis on accessibility across age groups

Not a Full Redesign, But a Bold Iteration

Material 3 Expressive is positioned as an extension of Material You—not a complete overhaul. Google’s design team intends it to be additive, encouraging developers to adopt more personalized and emotionally engaging design while still adhering to existing usability standards.

Google I/O: Developer Tools Incoming

At I/O, developers will get access to alpha code and design files to test drive the new visual patterns. The session “Build next-level UX with Material 3 Expressive” promises to walk devs through “emotional UI” strategies aimed at increasing user retention and delight.

The leak—first spotted by 9to5Google—offers early insights into how Google plans to reinvigorate Android’s visual identity at a time when interfaces are trending toward personalization, personality, and visual richness across platforms.

Why It Matters

While Apple, Meta, and app developers are embracing more brand-specific, expressive design systems, Google’s Expressive Material aims to bring emotional impact into the Android ecosystem without sacrificing function. Expect this update to redefine how Android apps look—and feel—in the coming year.

⚡ The companies of the future

Pinterest updates visual search with more AI-powered features

Pinterest Visual Search AI Update

Pinterest is enhancing its visual search capabilities with new AI-powered features to help users find content they may struggle to describe with words.

One new addition, initially available for women's fashion in the US, Canada, and UK, uses visual language models to generate descriptive terms when users tap on Pins, helping them understand what they like about specific items.

Another feature allows users to refine fashion searches by finding alternatives in different colors, styles, or fabrics—such as transforming a casual blazer into something more formal or with a specific aesthetic like "Y2K."

Pinterest is also expanding visual search access throughout the app, including the ability to long-press any Pin in the Home Feed to initiate a search.

These improvements follow Pinterest's recent announcement about labeling AI-generated images and letting users limit AI content, as the platform aims to position itself as a visual shopping tool enhanced by AI rather than undermined by it.

Why it matters: Pinterest wants to turn inspiration into personalization—giving users smarter ways to discover what they love through vision, not just keywords.

⚡ Create High-Quality 3D Models from Text or Images

Bevelify is an AI-powered tool that lets you generate professional 3D models in minutes using just a text description or image. With ultra-fast processing, HD materials, and export compatibility with major design tools, it makes 3D creation accessible to everyone—no technical skills required.

Perfect for artists, designers, developers, and beginners alike, Bevelify enables fast, high-quality 3D content for games, digital art, product visuals, and more.

⚡ More AI Bites

1. 💻🦄 Cursor is reportedly raising funds at $9 billion valuation from Thrive, a16z, and Accel. Coding AI startup reaches unicorn status!
2. 🏥❓ People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds. AI doctors still need medical school!
3. 🪄💰 Rork's founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z. Social media magic turns poverty to millions!
4. 🧑‍🎓🤖 Over 250 CEOs sign open letter supporting K-12 AI and computer science education. Corporate leaders want robot-ready workforce!
5. 🏢↩️ OpenAI reverses course, says its nonprofit will remain in control of business operations. Corporate structure drama continues!
6. 🛡️⚡ Anduril is working on real-time edge computing for AI. Defense tech tackles tough computational challenge!

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From Maxed-Out Credit Cards to Millions: Rork’s Viral Tweet Lands $2.8M from a16z

Rork Founders Levan Kvirkvelia and Daniel Dhawan

The details:

In a remarkable turnaround story, Rork founders Levan Kvirkvelia and Daniel Dhawan went from financial desperation to startup success virtually overnight. The duo, who had depleted their life savings and accumulated $15,000 each in credit card debt, managed to generate $100,000 in revenue within just five days following a viral social media post about their product.

Their sudden success culminated in a $2.8 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz's Speedrun program, with additional backing from Hustle Fund's Elizabeth Yin, ChapterOne, Founders Inc., and notable angel investors including Austen Allred and Runway's Siqi Chen.

Rork's product enables people with limited technical backgrounds to build mobile apps using simple text prompts. Their fortunes changed dramatically on February 24 when angel investor Matt Shumer posted a glowing tweet that went viral, generating over a million views and unlocking a cascade of investor interest.

Within hours, they had raised hundreds of thousands in commitments. Despite being on the brink of collapse, sleeping on floors and maxing out credit cards, the pair found themselves leading a venture-backed startup with backing from a16z and growing ARR.

Rork’s inclusion in a16z’s Speedrun cohort unlocks $5M in tech credits and mentorship, and the startup is now posting $550K in annual recurring revenue—all just weeks after that pivotal tweet.

Why it matters: Rork’s story is a masterclass in viral momentum, timing, and building the right product for the right moment. It also shows how AI-native tools with accessible interfaces can open new markets for nontechnical founders.

⚡ Whether you're a creator, agency, freelancer, or solo operator —

This is the foundation that drives all revenue: AI-powered lead generation systems built to book calls and collect cash.

Come join the live webinar and see:
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→ What systems you need to stop chasing clients and start attracting them

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🎬 AI Playground: Turn Text into Videos 🎬

🔧 This Week’s Tool: Pictory AI 🔧

Overview: Pictory AI is a powerful AI tool that transforms long-form content like blog posts and scripts into short, shareable branded videos. No technical skills required! It’s ideal for marketers, content creators, and educators. 🎥

Why Is It Better Than Other Tools? 🚀

• ✍️ Script-to-Video: Turn written content into engaging videos automatically.
• 🎯 Auto-Summarization: Pick highlights from long videos and generate shorts.
• 🎨 Branded Templates: Keep your fonts, colors, and logo consistent across videos.
• 🌍 AI Voiceovers: Choose from a range of realistic AI-generated voices or upload your own.

What Does It Do Best? 🌟

• 📹 Video Highlights: Extract key moments from webinars, podcasts, and Zoom calls.
• 🎬 Text-to-Video: Create explainer videos from blog articles or newsletters.
• 💬 Captioning: Automatically add accurate subtitles to your videos.
• 📱 Social Media Clips: Generate quick, ready-to-post video snippets.

Applications 💼:

• 📈 Marketing: Repurpose blogs into video content for better engagement.
• 🎓 Education: Convert lesson plans into visual learning tools.
• 🛍️ E-commerce: Create product showcase videos from descriptions.
• 🎙️ Podcasters: Transform podcast interviews into video snippets for promotion.

Follow This Simple Guide to Get Started with Pictory AI:

1. 🌐 Visit: Go to pictory.ai and create a free account.
2. 🖋️ Upload or Paste: Add your text, blog link, or video content.
3. 🎥 Customize: Choose a template, music, voiceover, and branding elements.
4. 🚀 Generate: Let Pictory automatically create and edit your video!

Pictory AI makes video creation effortless, saving you hours of editing time and helping you scale content creation without technical hassle. 🚀

💡 Challenge: Create a 1-minute video from a blog post you already have. Watch how Pictory AI brings it to life! 🎬