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🎙️ AI That Reads for You, Talks Back, and Competes with OpenAI
Snapchat fuels imagination, YouTube breaks language barriers, and China’s DeepSeek takes on OpenAI—all while ElevenReader turns your PDFs into podcasts. - Vol 34

⏳In a Minute, Max
“This week at a glance” (~25-Second Read)
🎧 ElevenReader Transforms Reading – Use AI voices that are natural and expressive to turn any text, like PDFs or articles, into an audiobook-like experience.
📹 YouTube Expands Reach with Multi-Language Dubbing – YouTube's new tool enables creators to dub videos in multiple languages, enhancing global engagement and reach.
🤖 China's DeepSeek Sets Sights on OpenAI – DeepSeek plans to release an agentic AI by 2025 that performs complex tasks, aiming to redefine AI competition globally.
👻 Snapchat's New Lens Captures Imagination – Snapchat introduces the Imagine Lens, letting users generate AI images from text prompts, driving a new wave of creative content.
🤖 10-Second Laugh
“Remember to laugh” (~10-Second Read)
Why did the AI go to therapy?
To search for its inner functions. 🤖🧠
Why was the AI bad at sports?
It had a weak neural network. 🏈🤖
🌟 Trend Speed Date
“Quick trends you’ll fall for in no time.” - (~3-Min Read)
📹 YouTube's Multi-Language Audio Feature (2 Min Read)
YouTube's new multi-language audio feature is here to help creators reach a worldwide audience. After a two-year trial, this tool allows video creators to dub their content in various languages, encouraging global reach and audience expansion.
This tool leverages AI technology to automatically dub videos in different languages and even mimics the original speaker's tone and emotions, providing an authentic experience in the user's preferred language.
🔍 What Makes It Different?
✅ AI-Powered Dubbing – It uses Google’s Gemini technology to bring authentic dubbing by match the original tone and emotions.
✅ Wider Reach – Creators can connect with international audiences by offering content in multiple languages.
✅ Increased Engagement – Early users saw significant boosts in non-primary language watch times, enhancing viewer connections.
💡 Why It Matters
This innovation could revolutionise content creation on YouTube by making it easier for creators to go global. By tapping into new markets, creators can increase their audience size and engagement significantly, leading to greater opportunities and potential revenue streams.

🤖 DeepSeek: China’s Next AI Agent (5 Min Read)
DeepSeek, a Hangzhou-based startup, is preparing to launch a new AI agent model by the end of 2025 to compete with OpenAI. Unlike chatbots that simply respond with text, this new system is designed to perform multi-step actions with minimal user input, learning and improving as it goes.
The move comes after DeepSeek’s R1 model disrupted the AI industry earlier this year by matching or surpassing OpenAI benchmarks at a fraction of the cost. Founder Liang Wenfeng is now pushing his team to deliver a true agentic AI platform that can keep China in the global race.
🔍 What Makes It Different?
✅ Agentic Focus – Built to handle complex, multi-step tasks like research, planning, and coding.
✅ Learning Loop – Improves over time by learning from its past actions.
✅ Global Competition – Pits DeepSeek directly against OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, and other leaders racing to master agents.
💡 Why It Matters
AI agents are seen as the next evolution of artificial intelligence, shifting from passive tools to active problem-solvers. If DeepSeek delivers, it could redefine China’s role in the AI landscape and accelerate the global push toward truly autonomous systems.

👻 Snapchat’s AI Image Creation Lens (2 Min Read)
Snapchat is introducing its latest innovation, the Imagine Lens. Available to Snapchat+ Platinum and Lens+ subscribers, this AI-driven Lens creatively turns text prompts into images, broadening the scope of user-generated content within the app.
🔍 What Makes It Different?
✅ Open Prompt Functionality – This is Snapchat's first Lens to allow users to generate images from custom text prompts, unlocking unique and personalised creations.
✅ Integrated Pre-set Prompts – Offers ready-made prompt options such as creating comic strips or caricatures, enhancing the user experience.
✅ Seamless Integration – Allows easy editing and sharing of generated images within Snapchat or externally, making content creation and distribution more streamlined.
🔒 Is It Safe?
Snapchat utilises both in-house and industry-leading AI models to power the Lens, ensuring a secure and reliable user experience. However, as with any AI tool, ethical considerations about content generation and sharing are essential.
💡 Why It Matters
This trend signifies a shift towards more interactive and personalised content creation on social platforms, encouraging creativity while potentially revolutionising digital communication and expression among users.

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🚀The Launchpad
“Real-world wins, tools, and strategies to ignite your success.” (~1-Min Read)
🎧 ElevenReader
Most text-to-speech apps sound robotic. ElevenReader flips that by using AI voices that are natural, expressive, and human-like. Whether it’s a book, PDF, or article, it feels more like listening to an audiobook than a machine.
Meet Sarah, a busy student balancing lectures, part-time work, and long commutes. She used to fall behind on assigned readings because there simply weren’t enough hours in the day. Now, Sarah loads her PDFs into ElevenReader and listens on the bus. With the option to switch voices, adjust speed, and even change languages, she’s turning wasted time into productive study sessions.
Here’s what ElevenReader does for Sarah:
🔊 Natural AI Voices → Thousands of realistic voices to match any mood or style.
🌍 Global Support → Reads content in 32 languages, perfect for learning or accessibility.
📚 Easy Import → Upload PDFs, ePubs, or articles and start listening instantly.
🎙️ AI Podcasts with GenFM → Turn your reading into an AI-hosted podcast, either as a quick summary or in-depth discussion.
🔍 Why It Matters
For Sarah, reading is no longer tied to a desk or a quiet moment. She can study anywhere, enjoy stories in a whole new way, and keep up without the stress of falling behind. ElevenReader makes reading more flexible, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.
👉 Try ElevenReader here and hear the difference.

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