🚫 Governments ban DeepSeek while BYD puts it in $17k cars

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What's happening: Australia just joined the "No DeepSeek Club," banning the Chinese AI chatbot from government devices. They're not alone – Taiwan, Italy, and some US agencies are already showing DeepSeek the door.

Plot twist: While governments are slamming doors, automakers are rolling out the red carpet. BYD (you know, the EV maker giving Tesla nightmares) just integrated DeepSeek into their new "God's Eye" driver-assistance system. And get this – they're putting it in their cheapest models, starting at just $17,000 AUD.

Why it matters: This is classic tech paradox territory. While governments cite "unspecified national security risks," companies are racing to embed the same tech into your daily drive. It's a bit like that friend who swears off social media but can't stop watching TikTok compilations on YouTube.

The kicker: DeepSeek's still crushing it on global app stores, even after wiping $1T from US tech stocks on launch day. Talk about making an entrance!

Our take: Whether DeepSeek is a security threat or the next big thing probably depends on where you're sitting. But one thing's clear – it's shaking up both government offices and factory floors. Keep an eye on this one. 👀

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🌮 TACOS DISH: TOOL TIME

These Hidden Gems Caught My Eye

Look, I've been slacking on tool updates lately (my bad!) But I've spent the last few weeks going down an AI tool rabbit hole, and I couldn't keep these gems to myself any longer. Here are 4 that actually made me say "whoa":

1. Mine Pal 🤖

Remember building with LEGO? This is like that, but for AI workflows. Create custom AI agents, string them together, and watch them handle your tedious tasks. One founder told me they automated their entire customer support flow in 30 minutes. Wild.

2. Fathom Note Taker 📝

Finally, an AI that suffers through Zoom calls so you don't have to! It joins your meetings, takes notes, and even answers questions about the call later. Even a fav of the hosts of My First Million! fans check it out !!).

3. Brics 📊

Imagine telling Excel "calculate my Q1 profits" and it actually understands. That's Brics. No more googling formulas at 2 AM. Just chat with your spreadsheet like it's your data-savvy friend.

4. Perplexity Spaces 🔍

And before I begin - did you know that Perplexity rakes in downloads during the Super Bowl, and January’s most downloaded apps. Wowzers. And now It allows you to Build your own mini search engine with just your docs and favorite URLs. It's like having a research assistant who only looks where you want them to look.

Pro tip: Start with Mine Pal if you're looking to dip your toes in. It's surprisingly addictive... don't say I didn't warn you! 😉

🌮 SALSA DISH: ,MARKETING CORNER

New AI shopping assistant and PMax gets smarter 🛍️

Looks like Google's getting chattier with shoppers...

What's up: Google is testing an AI-powered Co-shopping Solution in Search that acts like your personal retail therapist. It recommends products and—plot twist—pulls details straight from your website to answer customer questions.

Oh, and Google just dropped a "usefulness indicator" for PMax search themes. It basically tells you if your targeting is actually bringing in new traffic or just recycling the same visitors. Neat.

The catch? No detailed reporting on demographic exclusions yet. But hey, baby steps, right? 🚶‍♂️

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How to Turn Your Selfies into Talking AI Avatars

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1. Go to Selfie Avatars and upload 5–20 photos of yourself. (Use different angles for the best results.)

2. Wait a few seconds to get lifelike avatars based on your unique look.

3. Customize your avatar by giving prompts to change outfits, environments, or artistic styles.Example prompt: "dress me up for an interview."

4. Record a 10-second voiceover and generate a video featuring your talking avatar.Keep crushing it,

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