AI Weekly Wrap-up #05 – By AI Space
From Perplexity’s India push to Lovable’s $1B dream, Google’s AI flights, Meta controversies, and Grammarly’s glow-up.
Hola 👋, AI Enthusiasts.
It’s been another wild week in the AI universe. Perplexity just rolled out live earnings call transcripts for Indian stocks big move for anyone tracking markets in real time. Lovable, on the other hand, is setting ambitious goals, projecting $1B in ARR within the next year.
Over in Big Tech land, Google is weaving AI deeper into flight deals, right as antitrust pressure and competition heat up. Meanwhile, Meta is back under fire Sen. Hawley is probing reports that its AI chatbots have been flirting with kids. Yikes.
On the lighter side, Grammarly has a fresh new look with multiple AI upgrades, and we’ve rounded up the coolest AI tools of the week. Oh, and don’t miss today’s Prompt of the Day it’s a good one.
Let’s get into this week’s biggest AI stories.
In today's AI Weekly wrap-up:
Perplexity now supports live earnings call transcripts for Indian stocks.
Lovable projects $1B in ARR within next 12 months.
Google pushes AI into flight deals as antitrust scrutiny, competition heat up.
Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids.
Grammarly gets a design overhaul, multiple AI features.
AI Tools of the Week.
Prompt of the Day.
1. Perplexity now supports live earnings call transcripts for Indian stocks.
AI startup Perplexity is augmenting its Finance dashboard with live transcriptions of Indian public companies' quarterly earnings calls, as well as a calendar to show schedules for post-results conference calls.
Alongside surfacing news about the markets, Perplexity's Finance dashboard shows market summaries, stock exchange charts, and top performing stocks.
What is the News About:
Perplexity's Finance dashboard now offers live transcripts for Indian companies' earnings calls.
Users can view a calendar with schedules for post-results conference calls.
The dashboard continues to provide market news, summaries, and key stock data.
Features include sector performance, cryptocurrency tracking, and customizable watchlists.
Previously, live transcripts were only available for U.S. listed companies.
This update expands Perplexity’s financial data coverage to Indian stock markets.
2. Lovable projects $1B in ARR within next 12 months.
Vibe coding startup Lovable aims to reach $1 billion in annual recurring revenue within the next 12 months, according to CEO Anton Osika.
Osika stated the company grows by at least $8 million in ARR each month and recently crossed $100 million in ARR just eight months after making its first $1 million.
What is the News About:
Lovable targets $1 billion ARR within a year, per CEO’s Bloomberg interview.
The company is adding at least $8 million to its ARR every month.
Lovable surpassed $100 million in ARR just eight months after hitting $1 million.
It projects reaching $250 million in ARR by the end of 2025.
Founded in 2023, Lovable is considered a rising AI star in Europe.
The company recently reached a $1.8 billion valuation after its $200 million Series A funding round.
3. Google pushes AI into flight deals as antitrust scrutiny, competition heat up.
Google has launched a new AI-powered tool for finding flight deals, even as regulators question the company's dominance in travel search.
The new feature, called Flight Deals, helps flexible travelers find cheaper fares by processing natural language search queries and surfacing relevant options.
What is the News About:
Google Flights now includes an AI-powered 'Flight Deals' search tool for flexible, deal-seeking travelers.
Users can input trip preferences in plain language, and the AI matches them with suitable, affordable flights.
The feature is being rolled out in beta in the U.S., Canada, and India, with plans for wider feedback and further development.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU continues over whether Google unfairly favors its own products in travel search results.
Competitors like Booking.com, Expedia, and MakeMyTrip have already implemented similar AI integrations.
The original Google Flights interface will remain available, with new options to filter out basic economy fares for certain regions.
4. Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) plans to investigate Meta over leaked documents showing its AI chatbots were allowed to have 'romantic' and 'sensual' chats with children.
Hawley, chair of a Senate subcommittee, says the probe will examine whether Meta's products harm children and if the company misled the public about its safeguards.
What is the News About:
Internal Meta documents revealed chatbots could engage in inappropriate conversations with minors.
Hawley criticized Meta, accusing Big Tech of prioritizing profit over child safety.
Reuters reportedly uncovered guidelines permitting chatbots to hold romantic chats even with very young children.
Meta claims such behavior was against its policies and has since been removed.
The investigation demands Meta disclose all versions of these guidelines and those responsible for them.
Other lawmakers, like Sen. Marsha Blackburn, have backed the probe and renewed calls for the Kids Online Safety Act.
5. Grammarly gets a design overhaul, multiple AI features.
Grammarly has unveiled a new document-based interface built on top of Coda, integrating an AI assistant and several new AI tools for students and professionals.
The redesigned interface uses a block-first approach, letting users insert items like tables, headers, and alert blocks.
What is the News About:
Grammarly now features an AI assistant in a revamped, block-based interface.
New AI tools include a grader, proofreader, citation finder, and reader personas for feedback.
The sidebar AI assistant can summarize text, answer questions, and provide writing tips.
Tools are available to detect plagiarism and AI-generated writing, with a focus on student transparency.
The platform aims to teach students both effective AI writing and how to identify AI-generated content.
Grammarly plans further AI integration, following its acquisition of Superhuman and a $1 billion funding boost.
6. AI Tools of the Week
10 AI tools for marketing automation:
Bardeen: AI automations.
Zapier: Create Automations.
Beehiiv: Email newsletter creation.
Thriendly: Threads marketing.
VidIQ: YouTube marketing.
Later: Instagram marketing.
Revid: AI video creation.
Arcads: Video ads creation.
Jasper: Copywriting.
AutoBlogging AI: Blogging automation.
7. Prompt of the Day
CHATGPT PROMPTS THAT ACTUALLY WORK.
1⃣. TEACH AI WRITING
"Become my workshop facilitator who teaches [target audience] to 10x writing speed using AI collaboration. Research bottlenecks, creative blocks, and productivity challenges to create hands-on exercises that reshape content creation. Structure sessions on prompt engineering, editing workflows, and quality control to keep authentic voice while using AI. Include templates, before-and-after examples, and [goal] customization so participants leave with ready-to-use skills."
2⃣. LAUNCH SIMPLE SOFTWARE
"Channel your inner micro-SaaS founder who identifies and validates a simple AI-powered tool for [use case] that solves one problem well. Study market gaps, user pain points, and willingness-to-pay signals to design a focused solution users love and share. Build a lean roadmap, pricing strategy, and go-to-market plan to reach profitability in 90 days. Include validation techniques, MVP features, and [target customer] personas to guide decisions from concept to launch."
3⃣. BOOST FREELANCE RATES
"Act as my freelance business strategist who helps [skill-based professionals] charge premium rates by integrating AI into service delivery. Analyze high-paying opportunities, client needs, and advantages to position AI-powered services as premium. Develop packages with faster turnarounds, higher quality, and unique value that justify 2–3x rates. Include client scripts, proposal templates, and [specialty focus] options that set you apart from other freelancers."
5⃣. SELL AI PROMPTS
"Transform into my digital marketplace entrepreneur who creates and sells specialized prompt collections for [specific industry] professionals. Research key challenges, workflow gaps, and high-value use cases to build prompt libraries that save hours. Develop themed collections, pricing tiers, and marketing that position your prompts as pro tools—not templates. Include research methods, competitor analysis, and [specialization] tactics to build sustainable passive income."
5⃣. AUDIT BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
"Become my business efficiency consultant who conducts AI readiness audits for [company size] to uncover automation opportunities worth thousands in savings. Study processes, tech adoption, and ROI to build audit frameworks. Design audits that assess workflows, recommend AI tools, and provide roadmaps with clear timelines and returns. Include diagnostic tools, templates, and [industry focus] customization to position you as a strategic advisor."