Today at a glance:

• Updates: What do solar panels and vibe-coding have in common? AI, of course!

• News: Claude solves the AI app cost problem, Google debuts virtual clothing try-on, and Anthropic's AI experiment provides interesting insights.

• Guide: Turn any topic into expert research with MindStudio's Deep Research Agent.

• Media: How to give Claude superpowers with MCP integration.

• Tool: Zapier MCP: Connect your AI to 7,000+ apps for real task execution.

News: 

Claude Reshapes Business Operations

Anthropic just launched interactive artifacts in Claude, letting you build and share AI-powered apps directly in the Claude interface. The best part is that when someone uses your app, their API usage counts against their subscription, not yours.

I've been experimenting with vibe-coding lately (join my live session!), where you describe what you want and let AI handle the technical details. This new feature makes that approach even more powerful.

Google’s New AI Fitting Room

Google's new Doppl app lets you virtually try on any outfit using AI-generated videos of yourself.

Just upload a photo of clothes you like – whether from a store or social media – and see a digital version of yourself "wearing" them.

As someone who values efficiency, I'm genuinely excited about trying new shirts without spending hours in fitting rooms—this could completely change how we shop online.

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Can AI Run a Shop?

Anthropic let Claude run an actual mini-fridge shop in their office for a month, and the results were fascinating. While “Claudius” was successful in some instances, it made critical business mistakes, including having an identity crisis where it thought it was human.

This reinforces my belief that AI will transform business operations, but we still need humans in the loop—which is exactly why I'm committed to teaching everyone how to work effectively with AI as partners.

One Guide: Turn Any Topic Into Expert-Level Research

Step 1: Frame Your Research Question

Start with a specific question or topic you want to explore deeply. The clearer your question, the better your results will be.

Instead of "tell me about AI," try "how can small businesses use AI to improve customer service without replacing human staff?". MindStudio's research agent will ask follow-up questions to refine your focus even further.

Step 2: Let MindStudio Do the Heavy Lifting

Head over to MindStudio's Deep Research Agent and enter your research question. The agent works like a tireless research assistant, gathering information from reliable sources, filtering out the noise, and analyzing what matters. This process would typically take you days of Googling, reading, and note-taking—but happens in minutes.

Step 3: Choose Your Learning Format

Here's where it gets interesting: you can get your research as a traditional report or as a podcast. I love the podcast option for learning during commutes or walks.

The audio format makes complex topics more digestible and lets you absorb information while multitasking.

Step 4: Review Your Comprehensive Report

MindStudio delivers what I consider one of the best AI-generated reports available. You'll get a structured document with graphics, images, a table of contents, and sources linked directly to relevant paragraphs.

Everything is organized and ready to use, without having to piece together information from dozens of tabs.

Final Step: Put Your Research to Work

I use this tool constantly for learning new topics, making business decisions, and creating content. The research quality is impressive enough to inform strategic choices.

Try it with a topic you're currently exploring and see how much time it saves compared to traditional research methods. You'll be amazed at the depth and organization of the results.

Still don’t believe me? Watch last week’s Deep Research session where I tackle which of 5 major AI tools is the best at Deep Research (hint: it’s Mindstudio 😉).

One Media: How to Give Claude Superpowers

In my latest Youtube video, I dive deep into MCP (Model Context Protocol) and how it transforms Claude from a smart chatbot into a business powerhouse. Think of it like this: instead of having an AI that can only talk, you now have one that can actually do things across all your business tools.

I've moved away from ChatGPT and Gemini for specific use cases, and I break down exactly why Claude with MCP has become my go-to choice.

One Tool: Turn Your AI Into Your Personal Assistant

I've been testing Zapier's new MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration, and it feels like a breakthrough for anyone who wants their AI to do more than just chat.

Here's what makes this special: instead of your AI assistant being limited to text responses, Zapier MCP connects it directly to over 7,000 apps and 30,000 actions. Think of it like giving your AI a universal remote control for your entire business software stack.

Your AI can now send Slack messages, schedule calendar events, update HubSpot records, create Trello cards, and manage Google Sheets, all through natural conversation. What used to take days of integration work can now happen in minutes!

The setup process is really straightforward:

• You generate a unique MCP endpoint.

• You configure which actions your AI can perform (e.g., creating calendar events).

• You then connect your AI assistant to start executing tasks immediately.

You can try it for free with up to 300 tool calls per month, which is plenty to test how it works in your workflow.

Ready to transform your AI from a conversation partner into an actual digital employee? Check out Zapier MCP and see how it can streamline your daily operations.

TL;DR:

• Join my live session to see vibe-coding in real time!

• Major AI developments this week: Claude Artifacts solves app-sharing costs, Google's Doppl enables virtual clothing try-ons, and Anthropic's experiment revealed unique insights.

• MindStudio's Deep Research Agent transforms any topic into expert-level research with structured reports, source citations, and an optional podcast format for learning on the go.

• My latest video shows how to supercharge Claude with MCP to automate daily workflows.

• Zapier MCP transforms AI from chatbot to functional assistant, connecting to 7,000+ apps so your AI can actually perform tasks.