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Hi and welcome to your Wednesday AI roundup!


We’re halfway through the week, and it’s the perfect time to sharpen your workflow. Today’s edition is packed with AI tools for lead generation, SQL query building, and essay writing. We’ll also feature an in-depth article on developer AI tools and a podcast episode you shouldn’t miss.

Let’s jump right in.

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Podcast

AI & Developers: Smarter Code, Faster Workflows

This episode walks you through how to build a fully local AI agent that turns plain English into SQL queries. Running on Ollama + LangChain + SQLite, the project shows how developers and analysts can query databases without writing code.

Key takeaways:

  • Uses an AI-generated e-commerce database for realistic demos.

  • Powered by Qwen 2.5 (7B) with custom tools for table exploration and SQL execution.

  • Includes a Streamlit UI and reasoning logs so you can track the agent’s thought process.

Demonstrates real queries like finding top customers and analyzing their orders.

P.S. Here's today's news update a concise overview of the most significant stories and in-depth analysis shaping our world.

Latest News

Key Points

  • OpenAI announced new safety rules for ChatGPT users under 18.

  • The AI will block flirtatious conversations and restrict discussions of self-harm.

  • In severe suicide-related cases, ChatGPT may alert parents or police.

  • Parents can now set blackout hours to limit app usage.

  • Policy changes follow a wrongful death lawsuit tied to ChatGPT.

  • Concerns grow over chatbot-fueled delusions in vulnerable users.

  • The Senate hearing on chatbot harms coincided with the announcement.

  • OpenAI will default to stricter rules when the user's age is unclear.

  • Parents linking accounts ensures alerts if teens show distress.

Key Points

  • Gemini hit No. 1 on the U.S. App Store after releasing its Nano Banana AI image editor in August.

  • The tool simplifies complex edits and creates realistic images, fueling popularity.

  • Downloads surged to 12.6M in September, up 45% from 8.7M in August.

  • Gemini overtook ChatGPT on iOS; on Google Play, it rose from No. 26 to No. 2.

  • The app ranks in the top five iPhone apps across 108 countries.

  • 23M new users joined, sharing over 500M images.

  • Revenue hit $1.6M in August, a 1,291% jump from January.

  • Total downloads now stand at 185.4M since launch.

Article Resource

Developers are tapping into AI not just for speed, but for smarter coding, debugging, and automation. From intelligent code assistants to workflow-boosting toolkits, these solutions are changing how software is built.

In this guide, we explore:

  • AI assistants that turn plain text into code.

  • Tools that spot bugs faster than manual debugging.

Platforms that streamline database queries and integrations.

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P.S. Midweek is a great time to explore new tools and reset your productivity. One AI tool today could save you countless hours by Friday.

As today’s newsletter comes to a close, we hope these AI insights empower you to step into the upcoming week with clarity and ease. Don’t forget to share your favorite finds with friends, family, and colleagues! 🌿✨

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