Welcome to your Monday, friend. I’ve got a question that’ll bring the party to your inbox, literally. Turns out, one of history’s most iconic tech tools was first cooked up as a game. Yep, before it became famous, it lived its best life helping friends laugh, guess and maybe spill some punch. 

🤨 Can you guess what tech invention was originally made to be a party game: A) CorelDRAW, B) Google Earth, C) Lotus 1-2-3 or D) Microsoft PowerPoint? Find the answer at the end! 

📡 Hit that forward button right now and send this awesome free newsletter to that friend who actually types with two fingers. Help them help themselves. — Kim

So you want to start making money using AI, but you’re not trying to build Skynet or learn 15 coding languages first? Good, because neither am I. 

I’ve pulled together five powerful prompts you can throw into ChatGPT (or any AI tool you like) that could help you earn some extra cash this week. These are all practical, doable, and you don’t need a team of assistants to make it happen. Let’s go!

💼 Fast-track your freelance life

Prompt: “Act as a freelance business coach. Suggest 3 services I can offer on Fiverr or Upwork using AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney or Canva. I have [insert skill: writing/design/admin/accounting/managerial] experience.”

Why this works: Freelance work is wide open right now. Pairing your skills with AI tools makes you faster, better and more profitable.

🛍️ Make product descriptions sexy again

Prompt: “Rewrite this Etsy or Shopify product description to make it more compelling and SEO-friendly. Target audience: [insert group]. Here’s the original: [paste description].”

Why this works: Great product copy sells stuff while you sleep. Let AI help you stand out from all the blah-blah listings. Customers don’t just want to buy your weird mug, they want to buy what it says about their vibe. 

📣 Social posts that sell

Prompt: “Create 5 attention-grabbing Instagram captions to promote this [product/service]. Keep the tone [fun, confident, expert] and include a strong call to action.”

Why this works: Good micro-content = major cha-ching. Suddenly you’re a one-person agency with zero meetings and snacks that don’t get judged.

📊 Polite emails that save $$$

Prompt: “Write a short, polite email to ask for a lower rate or discount on [tool/service/platform]. Mention that I’m a loyal customer comparing alternatives.”

Why this works: You can absolutely save money just by remembering that customer service reps are overworked humans who might vibe with your humble request. I’ve done it myself. Don’t leave savings on the table.

📚 Your passive income kit

Prompt: “Give me 3 high-demand, low-competition ideas for a short ebook or low-content book I can sell on Amazon. I have experience in [insert topic].”

Why this works: You have knowledge people want. Package it into something useful and upload it to Amazon or Gumroad. People pay for convenience. If you wrap up 10 things you already know into a cute digital package? Passive income while watching The White Lotus.

Need a hand? I’ve built my multimillion-dollar business with no debt and no investors. I’d love to help you do the same. Drop me a note here. I read every note.

👩‍🍳 Cooking is way more fun with the right stuff.

🦖 Jurassic breakfast: This mini-waffle maker (30% off) turns batter into dinosaur-shaped treats in minutes.

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🚨 Listen up: The FBI says scammers are now using deepfake audio to impersonate government officials. They clone voices that sound shockingly real to trick you into sending money or giving up personal info. Bottom line? If something feels off, hang up.

CarPlay gets a glow-up: Apple just launched CarPlay Ultra, starting with Aston Martins in the U.S. and Canada. It’s basically CarPlay on steroids, handling everything from speedometer graphics to climate control. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are onboard, too, but no dates yet. For now, if you want it, better start browsing those Aston Martin listings.

Can ChatGPT guess your age? Sort of. Sam Altman says there’s a pattern in how different age groups interact with the bot. People in their 20s and 30s often ask for life advice, while college students treat it like an all-in-one assistant. As for anyone over 45? It’s a Google replacement to ask questions.

🧟‍♂️ No face? No problem: AI’s tracking you anyway. A startup called Veritone made an AI that ditches facial recognition and still tracks you in video footage, just by how you walk and what you’re wearing. It’s already being used by cops and government agencies. The tech is legal, terrifying and possibly the start of your new fashion surveillance arc.

AI took his six figs: A senior software engineer went from a $150K salary to DoorDashing after AI made his skills obsolete. He’s applied to 800 jobs, been rejected by most and now lives in a trailer, while AI interviews other devs. Coding may still be hot, just not for humans with rent.

📡 5G conspiracy theory debunked: Remember the 2019 rumors saying 5G could damage your cells or cause spooky side effects? Well, researchers found the signals only penetrate your skin by less than 1 millimeter (or 0.04 inches if you’re like me and slowly inching toward the metric system). Even at frequencies 10 times what’s considered safe, there’s still no impact on your health. It was all fearmongering.

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Businesses are transforming at lightning speed with AI. The good news? It’s not too late to jump in and take yours to the next level. That’s where Oracle comes in.

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AI is the future — get ahead now!

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: On Facebook, go to Settings > Privacy > “Who can look you up?” and lock it down to friends only.

🔒 Auto-lock your PC: Don’t want anyone snooping? Set Windows to lock after a minute or two of inactivity. Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Screen saver settings. In the pop-up, choose a screen saver, check On resume, display logon screen, set a Wait time, then hit Apply and OK.

📋 Easy copy & paste: Apple’s Universal Clipboard lets you copy from your Mac right onto your iPhone or iPad. Just make sure they’re all signed in with the same Apple ID and turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. On each one, go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity (or AirPlay & Handoff) and toggle on Handoff.

Have a YouTube channel? The algorithm might not know who to show your videos to. Give it a nudge by adding channel tags. Click your profile picture > YouTube Studio > Settings > Channel, fill in your Keywords (like “travel”) and hit Save. It’s a small step toward building your audience.

🔗 Don’t connect your socials: Unless you’re an influencer, it’s best to keep your accounts separate. Linking apps, like putting your Instagram in your Facebook bio, makes it easier for stalkers to track your life and location. Use different usernames, handles and profile pictures to stay safe.

🎨 Need stunning photos? I’ve used Dreamstime for years, and for good reason. Whether you’re building a website, designing a presentation or just need the perfect pic for social media, Dreamstime has millions of royalty-free images that won’t break the bank. 

🌎 The answer: B) Google Earth. Back in the late ’90s, it was a scrappy little 3D mapping tool called Keyhole. This thing was a party trick for Silicon Valley gatherings: Fire it up, zoom in on your buddy’s house and watch their mind melt. 

Investors loved it. The CIA did, too. That’s right, Uncle Sam threw money at it before Google scooped it up in 2004.

Speaking of … Why did Little Miss Muffet buy a GPS for her tuffet? Because she kept losing her whey. (Now that was a good one!)

✅ That’s all, folks. Appreciate you being here, reading the best free newsletter in the USA. I’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow! Until then, look in the mirror and say, “I’m tech ahead and darn good lookin’, too.” 🌟 — Kim

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