Wait... OpenAI’s Making Music Now? | Austin's AI Newsletter

Hey friends, Austin here.

Every week, I cut through the noise to bring you what actually matters in AI, content, and business growth.

This week? OpenAI is making music, Syllaby is making money (for you), and Apple might start turning your navigation into ad space.

Let’s dive in. 👇

In This Week’s Issue

Breaking News: OpenAI’s Next Drop? AI That Makes Music 🎶🤯
Syllaby: Why You Need to Be a Syllaby Affiliate (Like… Yesterday)
This Week in AI: Smarter Workouts, Smarter Decks, and Ads on Your Maps
Top AI Tools: Tools That Actually Make You Look Like You Know What You’re Doing
Meme of the Week - The Circle of (AI) Life

Breaking News: OpenAI’s Next Drop? AI That Makes Music 🎶

OpenAI isn’t just writing words anymore. It’s about to start writing songs.

According to new reports, OpenAI is developing a generative music tool that can take your ideas, voice notes, or even simple vibes and turn them into full-blown tracks.

Yeah. Type “epic workout anthem” or “midnight lo-fi for focus” and boom — instant music.

Here’s what’s wild about it:

• Trained by real musicians, including Juilliard students, so it doesn’t sound like AI noise. It sounds like something you’d actually put on repeat.

• Total creative control. Choose genres, moods, instruments, or even remix your old audio.

• Built for creators. Make background tracks for videos, ads, or podcasts in seconds.

The future of sound creation isn’t years away. It’s already tuning up. 🎵

Sponsored by Syllaby

Why You Need to Be a Syllaby Affiliate (Like… Yesterday) 💸

If you’re using Syllaby and you’re not part of the affiliate program yet, you’re missing out!

Syllaby isn’t just an AI video platform. It’s a growing community of creators, coaches, and marketers who are scaling their content faster than ever.

And the best part? You can actually earn every time you help someone else discover it.

Here’s how it works 👇

• 30% recurring commission — not a one-time thing. You keep earning every month your referral stays active.

• Affiliate dashboard — see your clicks, referrals, and payouts all in one place.

• No earning limits — the more creators you help, the more you make.

👉 Log in, grab your affiliate link, and start turning your Syllaby success into steady income.

This Week in AI — Smarter Workouts, Smarter Decks, and Ads on Your Maps?

1. Ladder Just Got Healthier 🥦💪

The popular strength-training app Ladder just dropped a nutrition tracking experience, combining personalized workout plans with AI-driven meal recommendations.

Now it’s not just “how much you lift” — it’s what fuels you while doing it. Think of it as having a personal trainer and nutritionist in your pocket, running on AI.

👉 Read More

2. okkslides — Stop Overthinking PowerPoints 🖼️⚡

We’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m., you’re down to your last cup of coffee, and that blank PowerPoint slide is just staring back at you.

okkslides fixes that.
Drop in your ideas, and AI instantly turns them into a clean, professional, client-ready presentation.

Auto-designs your slides with layouts and visuals so you’re not dragging boxes around for 45 minutes.
Perfect for creators, agencies, and founders who’d rather focus on ideas than formatting.

👉 Try okkslides and actually enjoy making decks.

3.  Ads Are Coming to Apple Maps (Yep, You Read That Right) 🗺️💸

Apple is reportedly planning to roll out ads inside Apple Maps next year.

That means when you search for “coffee near me,” you might start seeing sponsored coffee shops first.

Why it matters: It’s Apple’s next big ad play — and another sign that even your GPS wants to sell you something.

👉 Read More

Top AI Tools of the Week - Tools That Actually Make You Look Like You Know What You’re Doing 😎

1. Tella — Screen Recording Made Easy

Loom walked so Tella could run.
This sleek recording tool makes every screen + camera video look professional right out of the box.
You can record, edit, and brand your videos with built-in design tools that make everything look polished in minutes.
Perfect for tutorials, pitches, or quick updates that still look like they took hours.

👉 Try Tella

2. GoHighLevel — Your All-in-One Business OS

Be honest. You probably have six tabs open right now trying to run your business.

GoHighLevel fixes that.
It’s your entire growth engine in one clean dashboard: funnels, CRM, email, SMS, scheduling, and automation.

Once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.

👉 Try GoHighLevel

3. FastPhoto — Copyright-Free Visuals That Actually Stop the Scroll

Stock photos are done.

FastPhoto lets you create on-brand, ultra-realistic images in seconds. No copyright issues, no generic content.

It’s like having an AI design team ready 24/7.

👉 Create with FastPhoto

Introducing the first AI-native CRM

Connect your email, and you’ll instantly get a CRM with enriched customer insights and a platform that grows with your business.

With AI at the core, Attio lets you:

• Prospect and route leads with research agents

• Get real-time insights during customer calls

• Build powerful automations for your complex workflows

Join industry leaders like Granola, Taskrabbit, Flatfile and more.

👉Try Attio Pro for free

Meme of the Week - The Circle of (AI) Life

From AI that can write songs to Apple Maps learning how to sell ads, one thing’s clear. The future is getting louder, smarter, and a whole lot more exciting for creators who move now.

Stay curious, keep building, and I’ll see you next week with more breakthroughs, new tools, and probably too many memes.

Stay awesome,
Austin Armstrong, CEO
Syllaby, Inc.