weekly.ai’s Thirty-Fifth Edition 🎉

Every week, we break down the newest tools, strategies, and breakthroughs so you can turn A.I. into ROI.

Speed wins deals but speed without relevance loses them. Most teams respond too slowly or too generically. Sometimes both.

This week’s top A.I. story explores how new advances in agent-based workflows are helping sales teams research leads, personalize outreach, and follow up consistently.

Here’s what else is inside this edition:

A.I. in Action: Use A.I. to research inbound leads and generate ready-to-send follow-ups
A.I. Toolbox: 5 lesser-known tools for smarter sales execution
A.I. Playzone: Have you ever wondered what you would look like as a high fashion model?

Let’s turn speed into an advantage—not a liability.

Stop losing deals to slow, generic follow-ups.

Turn A.I. into your sales assistant to research leads, personalize messages, and streamline outreach with ease. This approach helps you connect faster, follow up consistently, and close more deals.

Here’s the breakdown:

Step 1: Centralize All Leads
Step 2: Enrich and Summarize Each Lead
Step 3: Draft Personalized Outreach Emails
Step 4: Build a Multi-Step Follow-Up Sequence
Step 5: Perform Quick QA and Adjustments
Step 6: Send and Log for Future Reference
Step 7: Review Weekly Performance and Optimize

Notion introduced Agents, which can automatically configure workspaces, assign tasks, and set up project plans. These A.I.-powered assistants reduce the time spent on administrative setup, letting teams focus on higher-value work. By streamlining repetitive processes, Agents help maintain consistency across projects and ensure best practices are applied. This positions Notion as a productivity hub where A.I. actively supports planning and execution.

In other news…

OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Group Chats Globally

OpenAI has expanded group chat functionality in ChatGPT to all users worldwide. Teams can now collaborate with A.I. in shared conversations, using it to brainstorm ideas, draft content, or solve complex problems together.

Higgsfield Generates Cinematic Videos and Ads Without Manual Editing

Higgsfield released A.I. tools capable of producing cinematic-quality videos and ads automatically. Creators can generate professional-grade visuals without manual editing, saving significant time and resources.

Five lesser-known tools to sharpen your sales workflow:

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:

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.

Download the full report to see what this means for your brand.

Think you’ve seen every A.I. trend? How about turning yourself into a high-fashion model instead?

Step 1: Open ChatGPT

Step 2: Upload your photo

Step 3: Paste this prompt:

Prompt:

Perfect for showcasing products, your prompt skills, or just having fun.

Try it and show us your glow!

We’re starting off the new year with a bang. 

Enter → Launchpad. 

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur who hasn’t quite gotten things off the ground yet, Launchpad may be just what you need to crush 2026.

Matt Leitz

Founder & CEO | BotBuilders