{{first_name | Leader}}, welcome back.
AI keeps slipping into the defaults we don’t think about. The model you get, the device you wear, and the browser you trust have all shifted slightly in the last day.
These are today’s updates.
Google's Al Futures Fund invested in an AI platform built by its ex-employee.*
Google makes Gemini 3 Flash the default
Wearables pivot from fitness to AI
Mozilla bets on trustworthy AI Firefox
Tools, resources, and a prompt to lock what absolutely must not change next year. ⬇️
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Google has rolled out Gemini 3 Flash and made it the default model across the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search worldwide. It is also available for enterprises through Vertex AI and Gemini Enterprise.
Key features and benefits
Faster responses compared to earlier Gemini models
Strong multimodal support across text, images, and mixed inputs
Benchmark performance close to frontier models at lower cost
Already deployable inside enterprise tools and workflows
Things to keep in mind
Some advanced use cases may still need higher-end models
This update makes Gemini feel execution-ready, not experimental. Teams can build assistants and search experiences that are faster, cheaper, and easier to scale, which reduces friction when moving AI from pilot to production.
In Other News
In 2025, wearables shifted to AI-first platforms because they provide constant, intimate user context as the only devices always worn on the body.
Mozilla’s new CEO aims to rebuild trust with a privacy-first, AI-powered Firefox and diversified revenue beyond Google.
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💼 Roles in AI
🐦 Be Delusional
Next-Year Non-Negotiables Lock-In
When to use this? When you need to lock what absolutely must not change next year.
You are my Chief of Staff helping me set firm direction for next year.
Based on the update below, define Next-Year Non-Negotiables:
3 priorities that must stay fixed all year
2 things we will not do even if pressure comes up
1 metric that matters more than all others
1 operating rule leadership must protect
Keep it direct, decision-oriented, and under 150 words.
Update: [paste year-end reflection, goals, or current constraints]Correct Input Style:
Update:
Growth slowed, but retention improved.
Sales cycles lengthened due to enterprise security reviews.
AI pilots showed promise, but stretched teams thin.
Leadership wants focus, not more initiatives.
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Q. If you had to bet, where will AI deliver the fastest ROI in 2025?
Stay curious, {{first_name | leaders}}
PS. If you missed yesterday’s issue, you can find it here.