Tesla’s big AI pivot | Austin's AI Newsletter

Hey friends — Austin here!

This week in AI is wild.

Tesla just pulled the plug on a project Musk once called “the key to Full Self-Driving.”

We’ve also got a lineup of AI tools that’ll make you faster, smarter, and—if you use them right—way more profitable.

Let’s dive in. 👇

🚨 In This Week’s Issue

Breaking News: Tesla Shuts Down Its Dojo AI Supercomputer 
Syllaby: 4 tools to turn ideas into scripts fast.
AI Marketing World: AI marketing cheat code — 2 months away.
This Week in AI: IG privacy, human-like AI writer, scam alerts.
Top AI Tools
Meme of the Week

📰 Breaking News: Tesla Shuts Down Its Dojo AI Supercomputer

Alright, let’s talk plot twists…
Tesla just pulled the plug on Dojo—the custom AI supercomputer Musk once called the key to Full Self-Driving and humanoid robots.

• Dojo team disbanded — Over 20 key engineers (including Dojo’s head) walked out to start a new AI chip company.

• Focus shift — Tesla’s now betting big on AI5 and AI6 chips for both training and inference.

• Partnership pivot — Nvidia, AMD, and Samsung are stepping in for Tesla’s AI horsepower.

• Wall Street shrugs — Stock actually went up. Investors think a leaner Tesla could move faster.

Here’s why this matters:
Dojo was supposed to be Tesla’s “secret sauce” for building autonomy from the ground up.
Now? They’re leaning on outside giants instead of going fully in-house.

If they nail execution with Nvidia and Samsung, this could be a smart, cost-saving play.
If not… they might have just handed their AI edge to the competition.

🔥 TL;DR:
Dojo’s dead. Tesla’s AI roadmap just got a major rewrite—one that could either speed up the race to autonomy or take them out of the lead.

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Voice Cloning — 4 script-writing superpowers that take you from idea to ready-to-record in minutes.

Let’s be real—writing scripts can be a grind.
With Syllaby, you’ve got four game-changing ways to go from idea to ready-to-record in minutes:

1️⃣ Custom Script — Already have your words? Just paste them in and let Syllaby bring them to life.
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4️⃣ Audio to Video — Upload your voice recording and watch it transform into a pro-quality video with visuals and captions.

Whether you’re building content daily or just want to skip the “blank page” panic, Syllaby turns your ideas into scripts—fast, clean, and ready to roll.

From concept to content in minutes. That’s the Syllaby way.

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The event that’s basically a cheat code for your AI marketing future (happening in 2 months).

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🌐 This Week in AI — Mapping Privacy, AI Co-Writing, and Scam Alerts

 How to Use Instagram’s Map Without Giving Away Your Location

Ever check out Instagram Stories and realize your location could be pinpointed by that little map? You’re not alone. A new TechCrunch guide walks you through how to lock that map down—so your content still pops, but your location doesn’t leak.

Key moves:

• Swap to generic locations like “City”

• Nix the county/state tag when needed

• Adjust your Story privacy so only close friends see that map
  Because in 2025, slowing your stalkability is just good marketing hygiene.

 👉 Learn how to safeguard your Instagram here

Reword — Your AI Writing Partner for Content That Doesn’t Feel Robot-Generated

Say goodbye to generic AI boilerplate. Reword is your new AI co-writer—smart enough to help you craft content that feels trustworthy and human-led.

Features to get hyped about:

• Drafts that speak with tone and authority

• Edits that actually improve readability

• Content that would make your audience—and editors—smile

From marketers to journalists, everyone wins when AI can help you write better, not just faster.

 👉 Check out Reword

Heads Up—Scammers Are Using Fake TechCrunch Outreach to Trick Companies

Police-level scam update: fake “TechCrunch outreach” emails are going around, trying to dupe companies into handing over credentials or ads money.
If you’re a founder, PR lead, or content ops manager—watch your inbox.

Real or fake? Key signs:

• Strange sender domains

• Abrupt deadlines or shady requests

• No verification in the email signature

 Stay safe, keep building.

👉 Read the full warning here

Top AI Tools of the Week

1. Bibley — Scripture Study, But Make It AI

Daily reader? New to the Word? Either way—Bibley makes every verse hit different.

Your AI-powered study partner serves up:

• Context you’ve never seen before

• Personal commentary matched to how you learn

• Real insight—no fluff, no confusion

Ask it anything. Get answers that go deep, fast.

👉 Revolutionize Your Faith Journey

2. Ranked AI – The SEO Workhorse You Can Actually Afford

If your blog posts are gathering dust… this is your fix.

Ranked AI is the quiet growth weapon behind hundreds of high-ranking sites—minus the bloated agency invoices.

1. Outsource the grind, keep the traffic

2. Built for creators, founders, and lean teams

3. Your content—just way more visible

👉 Explore Ranked AI Today

3. GoHighLevel — Funnels, CRM, and Growth Ops… All in One

Stop duct-taping 5 different tools together.

GoHighLevel puts everything—funnels, automations, CRM, email, SMS—into one clean dashboard.

• Built for agencies & scaling creators

• Zero code needed, fully customizable

• Replace $500+ in tools with one setup

👉 Try GoHighLevel

Marketing ideas for marketers who hate boring

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That’s what this newsletter delivers.

The Marketing Millennials is a look inside what’s working right now for other marketers. No theory. No fluff. Just real insights and ideas you can actually use—from marketers who’ve been there, done that, and are sharing the playbook.

Every newsletter is written by Daniel Murray, a marketer obsessed with what goes into great marketing. Expect fresh takes, hot topics, and the kind of stuff you’ll want to steal for your next campaign.

Because marketing shouldn’t feel like guesswork. And you shouldn’t have to dig for the good stuff.

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Meme of the Week — One that’ll make every AI builder nod in pain… and laugh.

💬 We’d Love to Hear from You!

This week’s reminder: tools don’t just save time—they change the game.

Whether you’re building a channel, scaling your business, or trying to keep your inbox scam-free, the faster you adapt, the faster you win.

You’ve got the tech. Now it’s time to use it.

Stay awesome,
Austin Armstrong, CEO
Syllaby, Inc.