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Welcome to another edition of Synapze AI Newsletter!

In this edition, we have:

ā— Breaking news of the week.

ā— Tutorial of the week.

ā— AI tools for you.

ā— Prompt of the day.

The Future of Shopping? AI + Actual Humans.

AI has changed how consumers shop by speeding up research. But one thing hasn’t changed: shoppers still trust people more than AI.

Levanta’s new Affiliate 3.0 Consumer Report reveals a major shift in how shoppers blend AI tools with human influence. Consumers use AI to explore options, but when it comes time to buy, they still turn to creators, communities, and real experiences to validate their decisions.

The data shows:

  • Only 10% of shoppers buy through AI-recommended links

  • 87% discover products through creators, blogs, or communities they trust

  • Human sources like reviews and creators rank higher in trust than AI recommendations

The most effective brands are combining AI discovery with authentic human influence to drive measurable conversions.

Affiliate marketing isn’t being replaced by AI, it’s being amplified by it.

Gmail debuts a personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in search, and more

Google has announced a major Gmail update that brings deeper AI into how people read, search, and write emails. The headline feature is a new AI Inbox that gives users a personalised overview of what actually matters, instead of a long list of unread messages.

The AI Inbox includes two main sections. One highlights suggested to-dos, such as bills due or actions you need to take. The other groups topics to catch up on, like purchases, deliveries, or financial updates, organised by category.

Gmail search is also getting AI Overviews, letting users ask natural language questions like who sent a quote last year and get instant answers pulled from their inbox. On top of that, Google is rolling out a built-in Proofread tool, similar to Grammarly, to improve clarity, tone, and word choice with one click.

Some features are limited to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, but others like Help Me Write, AI summaries for long threads, and suggested replies are now available to all users. Google says all AI features are optional and personal emails are not used to train its core models. The announcement was reported by TechCrunch. READ MORE

Here are 5 reasons why it matters:

  • The inbox is no longer passive: Email is shifting from a storage system to an active assistant that tells you what needs attention now.

  • Search just became conversational: You no longer need to remember keywords or scroll endlessly. You can ask questions the way you think.

  • Third-party writing tools are under pressure: By building proofreading directly into Gmail, Google is reducing the need for tools like Grammarly and even ChatGPT for email edits.

  • AI is moving from novelty to default: Features that were once paid extras are becoming standard. This is a clear signal of where user expectations are heading.

  • Attention management is the real product: The biggest win here is not writing faster emails. It is helping people cut through noise and focus on what actually matters.

OpenAI to acquire the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo

OpenAI is acquiring the team behind Convogo, an AI tool used by executive coaches, consultants, and HR teams to automate leadership assessments and feedback reports. This is an acqui-hire, not a product acquisition.

OpenAI is not buying Convogo’s technology or IP. Instead, the three co-founders will join OpenAI to work on its AI cloud initiatives under an all-stock deal. Convogo’s product will be shut down as part of the move.

Convogo started as a hackathon project inspired by an executive coach wanting to reduce time spent writing reports and focus more on human coaching. Over two years, it was used by thousands of coaches and partnered with major leadership development firms.

The founders said their core insight was not just building AI tools, but closing the gap between rapid model improvements and real-world professional outcomes. They believe purpose-built AI experiences are the key, which aligns with OpenAI’s direction.

This marks OpenAI’s ninth acquisition in a year. In most cases, products are either absorbed into OpenAI’s ecosystem or discontinued, with the main exception being its ongoing AI hardware collaboration with Jonny Ive’s io Products. The story was reported by TechCrunch.

If you want, I can also turn this into a short LinkedIn post or a take on what this signals for coaches, consultants, and professional services. READ MORE

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Tutorial: How to make this Coffee Logo design using Nano Banana PROšŸŒ

Step 1: Step 1. Open Gemini - Nano-Banana PRO šŸŒ

Step 2. Upload Your Image

Step 3. Paste this Prompt and make it yours 

Hyper-realistic latte art portrait at the final stage of pouring. The reference person’s face is already fully formed in the latte art, created entirely from real milk foam inside a freshly poured cappuccino. A human hand holds a stainless steel milk pitcher slightly to the side of the cup, gently finishing the pour. The milk stream is thin and controlled, touching only the outer edge of the latte, not the face, adding final definition and contrast. The face remains clean, clear, and fully visible. Milk foam details: Ultra-real micro-foam texture. Natural bubbles and crema blending. Subtle ripples and surface tension typical of professional cafĆ© latte art. No illustration or etched look. Scene: Ceramic cappuccino cup on an aesthetic marble cafĆ© table with natural veining. Rustic Melbourne cafĆ© vibe. Warm, diffused natural daylight. Soft background elements like linen napkin, ceramic saucer, and wood grain, out of focus. Photography: Photorealistic cafĆ© photography. Shallow depth of field. Sharp focus on latte art face and cup rim. Slight motion blur on the milk stream only. True-to-life colour grading. High-end DSLR look. Style constraints: Real coffee and real milk foam only. No painted textures. No stylisation or surreal effects. No text, no logos, no watermark. Aspect ratio: 4:5 vertical

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Prompt: (I GAVE MY INSTAGRAM TO CHATGPT Result? 800K views in 30 days. No face cam. No generic content. Just copy + artificial intelligence.)

Here are 7 prompts that took my content from boring to viral:

  1. The Scroll-Stopping Hook Creator

Write 10 opening hooks for content about [TOPIC] that immediately stop scrolling. Avoid generic phrasing, motivation, or recycled advice. Each hook must feel specific, controlled, and deliberate. Platform: [PLATFORM].

  1. The Angle That Cuts Through

Analyze the topic [TOPIC] and identify non-obvious angles that stand out in crowded feeds. Ignore surface-level advice. Choose the strongest angle and write one complete post built entirely around it.

  1. The Faceless Performance Post

Create a full social media post about [TOPIC] designed to perform without relying on personal stories or face-led content. Prioritize clarity, structure, and execution. Make the post feel intentional and high-signal.

  1. The Clean Script Builder

Write a short-form script about [IDEA] with tight pacing and zero filler. Remove setup, soft transitions, and unnecessary context. Every line must earn attention and move forward.

  1. The Anti-Generic Rewrite

Rewrite this draft [PASTE DRAFT] to remove predictable language, vague claims, or motivational filler. Replace weak framing with sharper, more deliberate phrasing that feels engineered for reach.

  1. The Retention Control Edit

Edit this post [PASTE POST] to improve retention. Tighten lines, introduce clean pattern shifts, and ensure the ending delivers a clear payoff. Make it hard to skim and easy to finish.

  1. The Publish-Ready Authority Pass

Rewrite this content [PASTE CONTENT] so it reads like it came from a creator with a clear process and standards. Keep the tone confident, restrained, and precise. Deliver a final version ready to publish.

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