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TL;DR

AI just made its way into the Super Bowl spotlight, with OpenAI, Google, and Meta featuring it in major ad campaigns—not as a novelty, but as part of everyday life. A new method now helps users train ChatGPT to match their writing style, making AI-written content feel more personal. Meanwhile, AI tools are speeding up product design, and better storytelling techniques are making AI-generated art more compelling.

But what does it mean when AI stops being ‘new’ and just becomes part of life? And more importantly, how do we make AI sound like us instead of the other way around? This issue has the answer

In today’s AI Spotlight :

• 🎤 AI steals the show at Super Bowl 2025

• 📝 Train ChatGPT to write exactly like you

• 🛠️ AI Toolbox: Readdy AI turns product ideas into designs and front-end code in minutes

• 🎨 AI Canvas Masterclass: Master AI-generated art with storytelling techniques

• Quick Bytes: Other exciting AI related developments

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AI TOP NEWS

AI Takes Over Super Bowl 2025 – And It’s Just the Beginning

The Super Bowl has always been about big moments, big performances, and even bigger commercials. But this year, something different happened: Artificial Intelligence took center stage. AI wasn’t just behind the scenes optimizing ad placements—it was the star of the show. Tech giants didn’t just advertise their products; they showcased a new era where AI is seamlessly integrated into daily life.

Snapshot:

• OpenAI’s Bold Move: OpenAI made its Super Bowl debut with a $14 million ad, positioning ChatGPT as the next evolution of human-computer interaction. The ad didn’t just highlight what the AI can do—it framed ChatGPT as an essential companion for work, life, and everything in between.

• Google’s Gemini Steps Up: Google didn’t hold back. Its ad campaign for Gemini featured relatable, everyday scenarios—helping someone ace a job interview, navigate social settings, and even improve their relationships. The message was clear: AI isn’t just for tech geeks anymore—it’s for everyone.

• Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: Meta went all-in on humor, featuring Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, and Kris Jenner in a commercial for its AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses. The glasses, with built-in AI assistants, seamlessly blend the digital and physical world—letting users access AI-powered insights and instant information without ever looking at a screen.

What is the underlying point?

Most people think AI is just becoming more accessible—but this is much bigger. What we saw at the Super Bowl wasn’t just AI being promoted; it was AI being normalized.

For the first time, AI wasn’t being pitched as an “innovation” or a “breakthrough”—it was simply a part of life. This shift in marketing tells us something crucial: Tech giants aren’t trying to convince us that AI is the future anymore. They’re telling us AI is the present.

And here’s something most people aren’t thinking about yet: If AI is being casually introduced through entertainment and pop culture, it means the next phase won’t be optional. We won’t be deciding whether to use AI—we’ll be deciding how deeply we want it embedded into our lives.

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Power Prompt

Train ChatGPT to Write Exactly Like You with the MIMIC Framework

Problem it solves: Struggling to maintain consistency in your writing? Need ChatGPT to match your unique voice, whether for emails, blog posts, or branding? The MIMIC framework teaches ChatGPT to replicate your tone, style, and structure—so it writes just like you.

Pro Tip for Prompting

For an even more accurate voice replication, provide multiple writing samples. ChatGPT will detect patterns in tone, phrasing, and structure, making its output even closer to your authentic voice.

What’s Coming Next?

This wraps up Conor’s Five Magic Prompts! But we’re just getting started. Next issue, we’ll explore advanced prompting techniques—giving you even more control over how ChatGPT responds to your requests.

Framework credit: The SPLIT framework is part of "Conor’s Five Magic Prompts," created by Conor Grennan.

AI Toolbox Spotlight

Design Automation

✅ Readdy AI – AI-Powered Product Design and Code Generation

How it works: Readdy AI transforms product requirements into professional designs and ready-to-use code within minutes. Users can describe their vision in natural language, and the AI generates corresponding UI designs along with production-ready front-end code.

Who it’s for: Product managers, designers, and developers seeking to accelerate the design-to-development process without extensive design skills.

Use cases:

• Rapid Prototyping: Quickly visualize and iterate on product ideas.

• Design Handoff: Streamline the transition from design to development with ready-to-use code.

• Startup MVPs: Efficiently create minimum viable products with professional designs.

Pricing: Readdy offers a Free plan with 500 credits per month, a Starter plan at $20/month with 5,000 credits, and a Pro plan at $40/month with 11,000 credits. Each plan includes features like code export and support for multiple projects

AI Canvas

🎨 AI Canvas Masterclass: Using Storytelling Elements in AI Image Generation

AI-generated images can be technically stunning, but what makes them memorable and emotionally engaging is storytelling. A great image doesn’t just show a scene—it tells a story.

In this issue, we’ll break down how to use storytelling elements in your AI image generator prompts to create images that evoke emotion, narrative, and intrigue.

🔍 Why Storytelling Matters in AI-Generated Art

✅ Engages the Viewer – A narrative draws people in.
✅ Gives the Image Purpose – Moves beyond just aesthetics.
✅ Enhances AI Interpretation – AI can generate better compositions with context.
✅ Creates a Stronger Emotional Connection – Viewers feel something when they see your image.

Instead of:

/imagine a knight in armor

Try:

/imagine a battle-worn knight kneeling on a bloodstained battlefield, gripping his broken sword, the setting sun casting a golden glow over the fallen warriors.

👉 Now there’s a narrative! We know the knight’s struggle, the aftermath of battle, and the emotional weight of the scene.

🛠 How to Add Storytelling Elements to Your AI Prompts

1️⃣ Character Context – Who is the Subject?

• Is the character a hero, a villain, a lost soul, a seeker of truth?

• What are they feeling? Determination, sorrow, hope?

✅ Example – A Warrior’s Journey:

/imagine a lone samurai standing on a misty mountain path, his weathered armor covered in scars, eyes filled with quiet determination as he gazes at the distant temple.

👉 This tells a story of perseverance and purpose.

✅ Example – A Mysterious Figure:

/imagine a hooded traveler standing at the entrance of an ancient ruined city, torch in hand, the crumbling statues whispering secrets of a lost civilization.

👉 There’s mystery, adventure, and anticipation.

2️⃣ Action – What’s Happening in the Scene?

A dynamic scene grabs attention more than a static one.

✅ Example – Action-Packed Scene:

/imagine a rogue thief leaping across the rooftops of a bustling medieval city, the moonlight glinting off her dagger as she escapes into the shadows.

👉 The scene has motion, tension, and urgency.

✅ Example – A Moment of Decision:

/imagine an old wizard standing before a glowing portal, his hand hesitating over the spellbook, unsure if he should step into the unknown.

👉 Now there’s internal conflict—what will he do?

3️⃣ Setting as a Storyteller – Where & When?

• The setting can be a character in itself.

• Describe how the world feels, moves, and interacts with the subject.

✅ Example – Haunted Atmosphere:

/imagine an abandoned mansion, its grand staircase covered in cobwebs, moonlight streaming through shattered stained-glass windows, a faint whisper echoing through the empty halls.

👉 The setting alone tells a haunting story.

✅ Example – Post-Apocalyptic Vibes:

/imagine a lone survivor walking through the ruins of a once-great metropolis, rusting cars overtaken by vines, digital billboards flickering with ghostly remnants of a lost civilization.

👉 A world full of lost history and survival struggles.

4️⃣ Emotion & Mood – How Does It Feel?

Use emotion-driven language to enhance the storytelling.

✅ Example – Tragic Loss:

/imagine a fallen warrior, lying in a field of golden wheat, a single tear rolling down his cheek as he clutches a locket of his lost love.

👉 There’s nostalgia, sorrow, and loss.

✅ Example – Triumph & Hope:

/imagine a young astronaut standing on the edge of a new planet, gazing at twin suns rising over an alien horizon, the reflection of Earth still visible in her helmet.

👉 It feels hopeful and full of wonder.

5️⃣ The Unanswered Question – A Cliffhanger

• Leaving something open-ended invites curiosity.

• A strong image makes the viewer wonder what happens next.

✅ Example – A Cryptic Ending:

/imagine an old scholar discovering a glowing map in an ancient library, his hands trembling as he realizes what it means.

👉 What did he find? Where does the map lead?

✅ Example – Mysterious Encounter:

/imagine a lone traveler in the desert, staring at a massive monolithic door carved into the mountainside, ancient symbols glowing as if waiting for him.

👉 Is it a gateway? Who built it?

✨ Pro Tip: Use "Chaos" & "Stylize" for More Cinematic Storytelling

To enhance storytelling elements, use: ✅ --chaos 40-60 → Adds creative randomness, making scenes feel more organic.
✅ --stylize 600+ → Gives a painterly, cinematic look.
✅ --q 2 → Ensures textures & details bring the story to life.

🚀 Challenge: Try This Yourself!

Take a simple scene and give it a story:

/imagine a pirate captain standing at the helm of his ship, gripping a weathered treasure map, storm clouds rolling in, the fate of his crew hanging in the balance.

🔥 Now watch how storytelling makes your AI-generated images more immersive and compelling! 🎨📖

Quick Bytes

Apple Collaborates with Alibaba on AI for Chinese iPhones

Apple has partnered with Alibaba to integrate artificial intelligence features into iPhones for the Chinese market, aiming to enhance user experience and address declining sales in the region

OpenAI Establishes First German Office in Munich

OpenAI, renowned for developing ChatGPT, has announced plans to open its inaugural German office in Munich, aiming to enhance AI accessibility for local businesses and institutions

Untill next time, keep exploring!

Srini

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