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🧠 TL;DR – This Day in AI

Markets cooled after an MIT study said most AI pilots show no clear ROI. We break down what that means and what to do next. Partner pick: Skej, an AI scheduling assistant that books meetings right from your email. Tools to try: Acrobat Studio PDF Spaces and HealthChain. Power Prompt: the ABCD framework for any task. Quick Bytes led by Gemini for Home, plus Claude Code for enterprise and Pixel 10’s AI push.

In today’s AI Spotlight :

• 🎙️ Partner of the day: Skej — AI scheduling assistant

• ⚡The MIT ROI story that shook confidence, and a simple plan for your team

• ⚡AI ToolsBox Spotlight: Acrobat Studio PDF Spaces, HealthChain

• ⚡Prompt Power: The ABCD framework with a copy ready template

• 🛠️ Quick Bytes: Gemini for Home, Claude Code bundle, Pixel 10 AI features, Google AI footprint update

   

  Read time: 4 minutes

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🤖 Your AI scheduling assistant

Skip the back and forth. Cc Skej in any email and it books the meeting for you, reschedules when plans change, checks Calendly links for mutual times, and can add events from forwarded invites or screenshots. Try ten meetings free, no card needed.
Call to action: Try Skej for free today.

An AI scheduling assistant that lives up to the hype.

Skej is an AI scheduling assistant that works just like a human. You can CC Skej on any email, and watch it book all your meetings. It also handles scheduling, rescheduling, and event reminders.

Imagine life with a 24/7 assistant who responds so naturally, you’ll forget it’s AI.

• Smart Scheduling
  Skej handles time zones and can scan booking links

• Customizable
  Create assistants with their own names and personalities.

• Flexible
  Connect to multiple calendars and email addresses.

• Works Everywhere
  Write to Skej on email, text, WhatsApp, and Slack.

Whether you’re scheduling a quick team call or coordinating a sales pitch across the globe, Skej gets it done fast and effortlessly. You’ll never want to schedule a meeting yourself, ever again.

The best part? You can try Skej for free right now.

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On my radar

AI FUTURE

MIT ROI shock, and what smart teams do next

A widely shared MIT finding this week said about ninety five percent of AI pilots did not show a return. Markets reacted and many leaders asked the same question: are we chasing the wrong things?

Here is the short take in plain English:

• The stat does not mean AI never works. It means poor scoping and weak measurement are common.

• Pilots often pick the wrong target. They attack flashy problems, not high volume tasks with clear time saved.

• Many teams skip baselines. Without before and after numbers, you cannot prove value.

What to do next if you run a team:

1. Choose one repeat task with high volume and real pain. Examples: weekly metrics deck, inbox triage, first pass QA.

2. Measure three signals before and after: time saved, error rate, and user satisfaction. Set a simple target like “cut time by thirty percent.”

3. Build a small workflow around the model. Add clear inputs, a review step, and a stop rule. If it misses the target after four weeks, pivot or stop.

A simple scorecard for every pilot:

• Goal: one line that a non technical reader can understand

• Who benefits: role and count of users

• Baseline vs now: minutes per task, weekly volume, defects

• Decision: continue, fix, or end

Bottom line: pick small, count well, and decide fast. That is how ROI appears in real life.

Prompt Power

The ABCD framework

A simple framework that works for research, writing, planning, and QA. Copy, paste, and fill the blanks.

A = Aim
What is the single outcome you want?

B = Building blocks
What inputs, sources, or constraints must the model use?

C = Checks
What quality checks, style rules, or tests should it pass?

D = Do and next
Ask for a draft, then ask the model what it needs next.

Pro tip: Keep the Aim to one sentence. If it needs more, your scope is too wide.

Copy/Paste the prompt here

AI Toolbox Spotlight

Trending AI tools

Acrobat Studio “PDF Spaces”
Chat over many PDFs together inside a shared space. Great for tenders, case bundles, or research packs. Why it helps: no more hopping between files, and you keep a clean thread of Q and A you can share.

HealthChain (open source)
Connect electronic health records to AI apps with a developer friendly bridge. Why it helps: safer prototypes in health settings, with clearer data paths and audit.

Quick Bytes

Fast stories you can read in a minute.

• Gemini for Home
  Google is preparing a home assistant that can handle natural voice, shared family context, and media search on screens and speakers. Why this matters: it may finally fix the “talk to a bot, then repeat yourself” pain in homes and small teams. Watch for lists, calendars, and video help that feel less scripted.
  

• Claude Code for enterprise
  Anthropic is bundling its coding assistant into business plans, with admin controls. Expect more platform bundles that absorb point tools.
  

• Pixel 10 as the AI phone
  Deep Gemini features on device. Think Magic Cue, camera coaching, and live translation that aims for daily use.

• Google AI footprint
  Fresh numbers point to lower energy and water per prompt year over year. Efficiency gains matter as usage grows.

  A question for you:
  What is one small task you repeat every week that, if AI handled it well, would give you the most time back?
  Hit reply with a real example. I will pick three and share practical setups next issue.

Srini