AI Digest for Work

AI Gist #3

Joseph Ong
February 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Hi — Joseph here @Next Automations

Last week, we talked about DeepSeek shaking up the AI world by outperforming ChatGPT in most benchmarks. Now, it’s not just a tech milestone—it’s a national security concern. The U.S. administration is tightening its focus on AI regulation, introducing a bipartisan bill to ban DeepSeek from government devices due to security risks. (AP News)

Even major tech leaders are getting involved. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently met with U.S. officials at the White House to discuss AI policy, reinforcing how AI is now a global battleground for leadership and security. (Financial Times)

As AI continues to evolve, the question isn’t just about innovation—it’s about control, security, and who leads the AI race. Let’s dive into this week’s biggest AI updates!

Stats to Watch: The AI Boom is Here!

AI isn’t just a trend—it’s reshaping the global economy and business strategies at lightning speed. Companies that embrace AI today are setting themselves up for massive growth and competitive advantage.

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By 2025, AI is estimated to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy.

Thoughtspot

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92% of executives plan to increase spending on AI in the next three years

McKinsey

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80% of CEOs intend to incorporate AI technologies into their business operations within the next two years.

Juliety

🔑 Key Takeaway: AI is no longer optional—it’s a necessity for business growth. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale AI in your operations, Next Automations is here to help with AI chatbots, AI voice agents, workflow automation, and prompt engineering to streamline your business and boost efficiency. Let’s make AI work for you! 🚀

Prompt of the Week: Question Refinement Pattern

Level: Beginner | Requirement: None | Use-case: Any Department

Get sharper answers by asking better questions! The Question Refinement Pattern helps fine-tune your queries for more precise, valuable insights.

Pattern:
"Whenever I ask a question about [X], refine my question to be more specific by considering [Y]."

How It Works:

AI refines your question to be clearer and more specific.
Helps improve brainstorming, research, and decision-making.

Use Case Examples:

🍎 “Whenever I ask about dieting, refine my question to focus on healthy eating habits and sound nutrition.”

🏆 “Whenever I ask about the greatest of all time (GOAT) in sports, refine my question to consider multiple players' unique accomplishments.”

⚙️ “Whenever I ask about productivity tools, refine my question to include AI-powered options and cost-effectiveness.”

✉️ “Whenever I ask about improving email communication, refine my question to focus on writing clear, concise, and professional messages.”

😓 “Whenever I ask about handling workplace stress, refine my question to include practical strategies that can be done in a busy office environment.”

Pro Tip:

Copy paste any example above to ChatGPT to get better understanding of the output, then come up with your own question to refine.
Use it for brainstorming, research, or refining AI-generated prompts.

🔑 Thinking of AI adoption in your workplace? Our Prompt Engineering Workshop is a great starting point, because it’s the most fundamental skill for using AI. We teach your team how to craft effective prompts for accurate, actionable results. Perfect for training chatbots, research, or marketing, it empowers even non-tech-savvy members.

AI App of the Week: Eraser.io

Pricing: Start Free | Ease-of-use: Medium | Use-case: Diagram & Visualisation | Reviews: 5 Star

Meet Eraser.io – The AI-Powered Whiteboard for Smarter Planning!

If you're a visual thinker, this tool is a game-changer. Eraser.io has helped our team map out workflows with clients before building any automation. Its AI-powered features refine and structure our ideas, making brainstorming and planning effortless.

Our Default Appointment Setter Automation Perfected Through Eraser.io

Why You Need It:

✅ Perfect for project planning, brainstorming, and presentations.
✅ AI captures and refines your thoughts, keeping ideas structured.
✅ Boosts comprehension—ideal for visual learners.

If you’re mapping workflows, planning projects, or just need better visual clarity, give Eraser.io a try!

Want to see it in action? Check out our Next Automations Facebook page where we share some of our automation workflow diagrams there refined with Eraser.io. And hey, if you don’t mind, give our page a like! 😉

More Examples: See more of our previous workflow automations here.

Next Automations – AI-Powered Efficiency for Your Business 🚀

AI is revolutionizing the way businesses operate, and Next Automations is here to help you stay ahead. Our AI chatbot offers both chat and voice capabilities, delivering top-tier conversion rates, while our Conversational Phone Agents ensure seamless customer interactions and never miss a lead.

From workflow automation to enhancing productivity, we provide AI solutions that actually work—so you can focus on what matters most. Or, simply enjoy this AI Gist each week, no pressure, just insights! 😉

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