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👋 Hey, Happy Holidays

Things finally slow down around this time of year.
Less meetings, fewer notifications, a little space to actually try things.

So instead of another “must-use” AI list, this edition is simply a few tools and ideas I played with during holiday downtime, the kind you can explore without pressure, upgrades, or a big time commitment.

Nothing here needs perfection.
It’s about experimenting, learning, and heading into the new year a bit more curious ❄️

The Future of Shopping? AI + Actual Humans.

AI has changed how consumers shop by speeding up research. But one thing hasn’t changed: shoppers still trust people more than AI.

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• Only 10% of shoppers buy through AI-recommended links

• 87% discover products through creators, blogs, or communities they trust

• Human sources like reviews and creators rank higher in trust than AI recommendations

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Affiliate marketing isn’t being replaced by AI, it’s being amplified by it.

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Top AI Tools

AI Tools for Christmas

Youtube Video’s

A Holiday Hack to Use Sora 2 Without an Invite

If you’ve been curious about Sora 2, you’ve probably hit the same wall as everyone else:
no invite, no access, lots of demos.

This video shows a simple workaround I genuinely liked, free tools that let you try Sora-style video generation right now, without waiting or upgrading.

Nothing fancy. Just:

• VidGo AI for quick text-to-video tests

• Digen AI if you want more room to experiment with free credits

Same idea, same kind of results,  just… available.

If you’ve got a bit of holiday downtime and want to actually try this stuff instead of reading about it, this one’s worth a watch.

AI Video Resource

Quick AI Wins for Holiday Mode

🎁Some days you don’t want to learn a new tool.
You just want something quick, fun, and useful to try between plans.

These short AI clips are perfect for that, each one takes less than a minute to watch and gives you an idea you can try right away:

No setup. No pressure to post.
Just small experiments that spark bigger ideas.

If you like this kind of quick, practical stuff, there’s more on the AIChief YouTube channel, easy demos, no fluff, and plenty you can test during holiday downtime.

Memes For You

Guides

This AI Was Perfect for Holiday Experimenting

This one surprised me.

I opened it just to play around for a few minutes, and ended up trying way more than planned. Seedream 4.0 is a free image AI that’s less about flashy art and more about actually fixing things.

What makes it fun to experiment with:

• Upload one photo, get multiple angles that still look like the same person

• Remove objects, tweak lighting, or restore old photos just by typing

• Turn simple ideas into posters, recipe cards, or clean visuals

• Even handles things like visual math or step-by-step explanations
  

It feels like the kind of tool you open during holiday downtime thinking “let me try one thing”  and suddenly you’re testing five.

If you’ve got old photos, unfinished ideas, or just want something satisfying to experiment with while things are slow, this one’s worth your time.

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P.S. If there’s one good thing about this time of year, it’s the freedom to explore without rushing an outcome.

Try a tool. Break something. Discover what clicks.
That’s often where the best ideas come from.

Hope you get a little downtime, a little curiosity, and a few moments to play around before the year resets.

See you in the next one 🚀

As today’s newsletter comes to a close, we hope these AI insights empower you to step into the upcoming week with clarity and ease. Don’t forget to share your favorite finds with friends, family, and colleagues! 🌿✨

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