3 ai tools this week that actually stand out

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ai is moving so fast it’s hard to even process it sometimes. but these 3 tools grabbed my attention this week. they’re not just “cool” …they’re super useful in real-world scenarios:

1. Plotch.ai – your ai shopping assistant

   shopping online can be a mess… you’re jumping between tabs, scrolling through endless results, trying to figure out what’s best. plotch.ai helps by: ☑ automating product searches across multiple platforms (way faster than manual browsing). ☑ doesn’t just show the “top results”… it finds hidden gems and niche options. ☑ for sellers, it can even generate product catalogs from images (who else does that?).

if you’ve used google shopping or even amazon, you know how limited they can feel. plotch.ai feels more intentional—it actually works to understand what you’re looking for. try plotch.ai

2. director – build custom ai video agents

   ever thought about using ai to talk for you? director lets you create ai video agents that can handle conversations, walk people through a process, or even teach something:

   ☑ it’s open-source, which means it’s flexible and free to tweak however you like. ☑ great for things like customer support, onboarding tutorials, or even marketing videos.

   ☑ you can design agents to match your brand’s personality, so it doesn’t feel robotic.

this isn’t like those generic chatbot tools…director is built for people who actually want creative control. start exploring

3. exa websets – because search is broken

   let’s be real, traditional search engines just don’t cut it when you’re looking for something specific. exa websets aims to change that:

   ☑ it can find anyone or anything—candidates, companies, potential customers.

   ☑ no hallucinations… everything’s verified by ai to make sure it’s legit.

   ☑ no messing around with filters or keywords. just type in plain english, and it does the rest.

exa feels like a better version of linkedin search, which (if you’ve used it) you know isn’t great for deep searches. join the waitlist

→ why this matters

these tools aren’t just about saving time…they’re about working smarter. they show how ai isn’t just flashy tech… it’s solving real problems.

which one caught your eye?

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Cheers,

Jagger