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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Happy Tuesday!
Welcome to another issue of HOW TO // AI. We’re glad you made it.
Here’s what we’ve got for ya:
📝 HOW TO - Polish Your Linkedin Posts with AI
⚡ AWS Outage Takes Down the Web
💬 WhatsApp Blocks AI Chatbots
🎨 Adobe Unveils AI Foundry
🗣️ Quick Hits: Product Upgrades, Policy & Governance, Content & Discovery
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📝 HOW TO - Polish Your LinkedIn Posts with AI
Turn scattered thoughts into professional posts that start conversations.
Most professionals freeze in front of LinkedIn’s blank post box. You have ideas worth sharing, but translating them into something polished and engaging feels like a separate skill. Take advantage of the tools at hand: write your messy first thoughts, then let AI structure and smooth them into a clear, authentic post.
Capture your core insight without editing.
Write two or three sentences about what you want to share. Focus on substance, not style. Maybe it’s a lesson from a recent project, a trend you’ve noticed, or a contrarian take. Include details or numbers that ground your point. Don’t worry about typos yet. Save this version as your raw material.
Let ChatGPT restructure and polish.
Open a fresh ChatGPT chat and paste this complete prompt:
Rewrite this as a LinkedIn post for [your target audience, e.g., "marketing managers at SaaS companies"]. Keep my core message and specific examples intact, but make it more engaging and scannable. Use 2-3 line paragraphs maximum, add 1-2 relevant emojis, and end with a specific question that asks for examples or experiences rather than opinions. Avoid corporate jargon and buzzwords.
<paste your brain dump here>The AI will preserve your insight while adding structure, visual breaks, and discussion hooks that actually work.
Fine-tune with targeted follow-ups.
Review the output and fix common AI patterns with these micro-prompts:
For generic openings:
Rewrite the hook to be more specific and attention-grabbing.For corporate language:
Replace any jargon or buzzwords with simpler, conversational language.For weak endings:
Change the closing question to ask for specific examples or stories, not general opinions.Format for mobile and publish.
Most people read LinkedIn on phones, so structure matters. Polish your post up for readability with this final prompt:
Reformat with shorter paragraphs (2-3 lines each), add line breaks between main ideas, and use bullet points for any lists.Do a quick sanity check: Does this sound like something you'd say in a meeting? Remove any details that feel too internal or confidential. Now you’re ready to post!
📌 Key takeaway: AI doesn't replace your expertise. It helps you present your ideas in LinkedIn's format, turning scattered thoughts into posts that build your professional presence and start real conversations.
The Rundown: Amazon Web Services suffered a major DNS outage that knocked out vast swathes of the internet for several hours, affecting major apps like Coinbase, Fortnite, Signal, and Zoom before being fully resolved Monday morning.
Details:
The outage began around 3AM EST when DNS failures disrupted address resolution, preventing customer apps and websites from loading properly.
AWS is said to have at least 30% of the global cloud market, with millions of companies relying on its infrastructure to host websites and systems.
This represents the most recent significant outage since 2024's Crowdstrike incident, which took days to fully resolve.
Takeaway: Single points of failure in cloud infrastructure can still bring down huge portions of the internet, exposing how dependent modern business operations have become on centralized providers. Audit your DNS failover systems now to maintain operations during future outages.
The Rundown: Meta has banned general-purpose AI chatbots from WhatsApp's Business API, effectively removing ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other third-party AI assistants from the platform starting January 15, 2026.
Details:
The ban targets "large language models, generative AI platforms, and general-purpose AI assistants" when they serve as the primary functionality on WhatsApp Business.
Companies can still use customer service chatbots for specific business functions, and Meta AI remains as the sole general-purpose chatbot allowed on the platform.
Meta claims third-party chatbots were placing excessive burden on its systems and support teams while falling outside the API's intended strategic focus.
Takeaway: Meta's move consolidates AI assistant access around its own products, forcing millions of users to migrate to new platforms or tools. If your business relies on WhatsApp API integrations with third-party AI services, plan migration tests before the January deadline.
The Rundown: Adobe announced AI Foundry, a new service that builds custom generative AI models for enterprises using their own intellectual property, with early partners including Disney Imagineering and Home Depot.
Details:
The service creates bespoke models across image, video, audio, vector, and 3D formats, built on Adobe's Firefly foundation.
Each project includes a dedicated team of Adobe AI scientists and engineers who co-develop tailored models with clients.
Home Depot is already using the service to scale on-brand content production and create new customer experiences across digital channels.
Takeaway: Adobe is betting on AI customization as the next growth phase, moving beyond generic tools to brand-specific models that understand company requirements. Map your brand assets and content production needs now to evaluate whether these services could accelerate your creative workflows.
Product Upgrades 🚀
🎵 Spotify added text prompts to its AI DJ, letting users type song or mood requests when voice control isn’t convenient.
📱 Facebook’s AI now suggests edits from your camera roll, offering filters and collages before photos are even posted.
🛒 Walmart partnered with OpenAI to let customers shop through ChatGPT using its new Instant Checkout feature.
Policy & Governance 🏛️
⚖️ OpenAI halted MLK Jr. deepfakes on Sora after complaints from his estate, adding an opt‑out system for historical figures.
💼 Anthropic brought Claude to Microsoft 365, enabling summaries and search inside Outlook, Word, and Teams.
🕵️ The UK’s spy chief warned of real AI risks such as misinformation and cyber‑sabotage, but rejects “disaster‑movie” fears.
Content & Discovery 📚
📉 Wikipedia traffic dropped 8% as AI‑generated search results and short‑form videos divert readers from source sites.
💪 Oura revamped its app with stress‑tracking dashboards and an FDA‑backed study on early hypertension detection.
🔍 Reddit expanded AI search to five new languages, improving discovery for global discussions and niche communities.
💬 Write Better Linkedin Posts with ChatGPT
This walkthrough shows how to turn rough ideas into concise, credible LinkedIn posts using ChatGPT. Learn how to keep your authentic voice while AI refines structure, tone, and flow, the same workflow featured in this week’s mini‑lesson.
📫 Ask the Inbox
Q: “I want to use ChatGPT to polish my LinkedIn posts, but I’m worried it’ll make them sound generic. How do I keep my authentic tone while still improving clarity and flow?”
A: Use AI as your editor and stay in charge of your tone.
Write your post first in your natural voice, then bring in AI to refine structure and flow. That way, it’s improving your draft, not rewriting it.
Ask for structure help, not style changes. Try this:
Reorganize this post for clarity and flow, but keep my exact tone and phrasing wherever possible. Only suggest edits that improve readability.
<paste your draft here>Compare versions side by side. Keep what strengthens your message and delete anything that feels off-brand.
Create a short “voice file.” Save a note with a few sample lines that capture your tone, rhythm, and preferred phrasing. Paste that into future prompts so AI stays consistent.
📌 Key takeaway: AI can clean up your writing without flattening your personality. The clearer you define your tone and limits, the more your posts will sound like you, just sharper and more confident.
🤔 Got Questions?
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This newsletter is your starter kit for mastering AI with confidence. We keep things simple, show real examples, and focus on quick wins you can repeat.
Stay curious, stick with it, and watch your skills grow week by week!
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