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Good morning, business and tech friends!
Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom for easy ChatGPT prompts to leverage today’s news for entrepreneurs, workers, and investors!
“Don’t fall behind. Get ahead.”
- Keith Andrade, Founder
Top Mentions
🤖 Figure AI / Private
🔥 Google (Firebase Studio) / $GOOGL ( ▲ 1.68% )
⚡ Coal Companies / $BTU ( ▼ 0.87% )
🏙️ JPMorgan Chase / $JPM ( ▼ 0.45% )
🚗 BMW / $BMWYY ( 0.0% )
Trending
No-Code Development
Software creation without traditional programming skills, using visual interfaces and AI assistance. For example, Google's Firebase Studio allowing non-technical entrepreneurs to build functional apps in 40-60% less time.
Micro-Hubs
Smaller metropolitan areas with low unemployment and growing economic opportunities outside major tech centers. For example, Honolulu with 2.7% unemployment offers quality of life advantages while supporting remote work.
Data Integration
Consolidation of information across previously separate systems to create comprehensive datasets. For example, Musk's government efficiency initiative merging 23 different systems containing 300+ fields of personal information.

🧩 No-code revolution arrives as Google unveils Firebase Studio, letting anyone create apps using AI assistance. VentureBeat, 5 min read
• 40-60% faster development than traditional methods
• 60+ templates across multiple languages
• 3 workspaces for regular users, 30 for developers
🤖 Robot ambitions soar as Figure AI seeks $1.5B funding at nearly $40B valuation. WSJ, 10 min read
• No revenue but projects $9B by 2029
• Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia invested $675M in February
• BMW signed as first customer
🌊 Ocean mapping breakthrough achieved with YellowScan's Navigator drone offering unprecedented precision. Fox News, 7 min read
• Maps land and water with 1.18-inch accuracy
• 45-minute flight times with centimeter-level detail
• 50-60% cost reduction vs traditional methods

📊 Economic divide reveals itself as unemployment rises in 255 metro areas while just 3 regions dominate job creation. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 min read
• New York, Dallas, and Houston added 213,900 jobs
• El Centro, CA struggles with 17.2% unemployment
• Emerging "micro-hubs" like Honolulu (2.7%) thriving
💰 Trump launches pause on tariff plans for non retaliatory countries. WSJ, 8 min read
• 75+ urgent calls from international leaders
• JPMorgan's Dimon warned of recession risks
• 90-day pause announced via tweet, not formal channels

🔍 Data consolidation raises privacy concerns as Musk's team gains access to 300+ fields of personal information. New York Times, 7 min read
• Merging 23 government data systems
• IRS sharing tax info with Homeland Security
• 12 lawsuits already filed challenging the order
⚡ Coal repositioned as vital energy source for power-hungry AI data centers through executive order. The White House, 9 min read
• Coal reclassified as a "mineral" to bypass regulations
• AI already consumes 2-3% of global electricity
• 60-day deadline to identify regions for infrastructure

Capitalize on the no-code revolution with Google's Firebase Studio to accelerate your MVP development. This could be your competitive edge while established competitors are still using traditional development methods.
Prompt:
"Create a 4-week implementation plan for using Firebase Studio to build my [your product] MVP, including which templates to use, how to customize AI assistance for my industry, and a comparison of development costs versus traditional methods."

As unemployment rises in most metro areas while concentrating jobs in just three cities, remote work flexibility gives you leverage. Use ChatGPT to identify emerging "micro-hubs" like Honolulu where you could relocate for better quality of life while maintaining your salary.
Prompt:
"Analyze the top 10 emerging micro-hubs from BLS data with unemployment below 3.5%. For each, compare cost of living, internet infrastructure, and proximity to major airports. Then create a negotiation script for requesting remote work from my current employer that emphasizes productivity benefits."

The pivot toward coal for AI data centers creates an unusual investment opportunity in both traditional energy and tech. Look beyond obvious plays like Microsoft and Nvidia to identify overlooked beneficiaries.
Prompt:
"Identify 5 publicly traded companies in coal mining, energy infrastructure, and data center construction that would benefit from the coal revival executive order. For each, provide current P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and projected revenue impact if AI energy consumption doubles in the next 3 years."
That’s it for this today! Stay tuned every weekday for more insights in tech, the market, and policy.
best,
Keith R. Andrade
Chief Editor & Founder
[email protected]
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