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🧠 TL;DR – This Week in AI

The UAE ditches China for the U.S. in a game-changing Nvidia chip deal that could redraw the AI power map. Plus, build a Tweet search app with zero code, prep for AI-driven ads on Netflix, and snag 450+ real AI side hustles to start earning fast.

One thing is clear: AI is no longer just a tool—it’s a battleground.

In today’s AI Spotlight :

• ⚡ UAE swaps China for U.S. chips in a strategic Nvidia dea

• 🧬 Turn ChatGPT into your daily speaking coach

• 🛠️ Build a Tweet search app without coding

• 🛠️ 100+ real AI side hustle blueprints

• Quick Bytes: Other exciting AI related developments

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On my radar

UAE Switches Sides in the AI Power Game, Ditches China for U.S. Tech Chips

The U.S. has agreed to let the UAE import 500,000 Nvidia AI chips every year, ending earlier blocks tied to China ties, under a deal that demands tight control over data and U.S.-level infrastructure standards.

Snapshot:

• The UAE must now mirror American data center rules including building data centers, not just in tech but in how they manage and store AI data.
  

• U.S. firms like Microsoft and Oracle may soon control the cloud pipelines that power UAE’s AI.
  

• This deal is a template for future tech deals, blending hardware sales with strict digital conditions.

What is the underlying point?
I don’t think this is just about giving chips—it’s about deciding who writes the rules for AI in the next decade. The U.S. is locking in partners early so it can shape how and where AI gets built, and who owns the data. To me, it feels like the U.S. isn’t just exporting technology—it’s defining the next playbook for AI businesses worldwide.

Power Prompt

🗣️ Want to Learn a New Language? Turn ChatGPT into Your Speaking Buddy!

If you’ve ever wished for a patient, always-available language partner, this is the prompt you need. Whether you're at A2 or B2, or just want to practice how to order coffee in a Parisian café — this prompt turns ChatGPT into your personalized conversation coach.

Just copy-paste the following into ChatGPT from the demo here

🔁 Pro Tip: After your first run, you can say:
“Let’s increase the difficulty a bit” or “Now add some slang and idioms” to make it even more like real-world speaking!
✍️ This is the perfect prompt to revisit daily — consistency builds fluency faster than any app.

Hands on AI

🐦 Build a TweetFinder-style App on Bubble (No Coding Required)

Bubble.io is a visual platform that lets you build full-featured web applications without writing code. You drag and drop elements to create your interface and use workflows to define how the app behaves.

TweetFinder is a tool that helps you search, filter, and save tweets using specific keywords, phrases, and hashtags—ideal for businesses or creators tracking conversations on Twitter.

Step-by-step:

1. Create your Bubble app
   

   • Go to Bubble.io and sign up.
     

   • Click “New App” → name it (e.g., “TweetSearchApp”) → choose “Blank” template.
     

2. Design the layout
   

   • Use the left sidebar to recreate TweetFinder’s navigation with buttons like:
     

     • Dashboard
       

     • Saved
       

     • Curated
       

     • Account
       

     • New Search
       

   • On the right section, create a search form with:
     

     • Text inputs for:
       

       • “Include all of these words”
         

       • “Include any of these words”
         

       • “Exact phrase”
         

       • “Exclude words”
         

       • “Hashtags”
         

     • A dropdown to select folder
       

     • An input for search name
       

     • A “Search” button at the top-right of the form
       

3. Set up data types
   

   • Add a data type called Search with fields like:
     

     • all_words, any_words, exact_phrase, exclude_words, hashtags, folder, search_name, date
       
       

4. Install plugins
   

   • From the Plugins tab, install:
     

     • API Connector
       
       

     • Twitter API (or use API Connector to link Twitter manually)
       
       

5. Connect Twitter search
   

   • Get your Twitter developer keys from developer.twitter.com
     

   • In the API Connector:
     

     • Add a call to Twitter’s recent search endpoint (/2/tweets/search/recent)
       

     • Use dynamic values from the search inputs (e.g., )
       

6. Build the workflow
   

   • When “Search” is clicked:
     

     • Call Twitter’s API with user-entered terms
       

     • Save the search to the database
       

     • Show results in a repeating group (mimic tweet cards on the main panel)
       

7. Show saved and recent searches
   

   • Use a repeating group to show saved search names, folders, and dates (like in the “Recent saved searches” panel)
     

   • Link each to re-run the search or view results
     

8. Style it
   

   • Use a solid purple background (#6A1B9A or similar)
     

   • Add icons and rounded corners to inputs and cards
     

   • Use white for content areas and light greys for text boxes, similar to the image

9.  Deploy Your App

• Once satisfied, deploy your app by clicking on the "Deploy" button.
  

• Share the live URL with others to access your TweetFinder-style application.

You’ll be up and running in less than 60 minutes.
The search filters, saved history, and sidebar mimic exactly what’s in TweetFinder—all without writing a single line of code.

For a visual walkthrough, check out this tutorial: Build a Twitter Clone with No-Code in 20 Minutes.

Quick Bytes

Google Cloud has launched a certification program for professionals to become recognized as Generative AI Leaders. This credential aims to validate expertise in implementing generative AI solutions. The program reflects the growing demand for skilled AI practitioners in various industries.

Netflix plans to incorporate generative AI ads into its streaming service starting in 2026. These ads will be tailored to viewers' preferences and inserted midway through streams. The initiative aims to enhance advertising effectiveness by leveraging AI-driven personalization.

A study by Wondercraft reveals that 80% of content creators have integrated AI tools into their workflows. Video creators are leading in AI adoption, followed by those in text, visual design, and audio. The trend signifies a substantial shift towards AI-assisted content creation in the digital space.

Google has introduced the AI Futures Fund, an initiative to invest in and collaborate with startups focusing on ambitious AI projects. The fund aims to accelerate innovation and bring transformative AI ideas to fruition

Until Next time

AI isn't waiting for anyone—not governments, not coders, not corporations. The faster you start experimenting, the sooner you’ll stop watching from the sidelines.

Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring!

Srini

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