AI at work: what 1,250 pros told Anthropic (plus 5 quick headlines)
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Today we’re covering Pebble’s AI smart ring, Google Gemini’s Nano Banana 2 Flash, Google Workspace Studio, Figma’s AI-powered image editing features, and ChatGPT’s ranking as the top downloaded app of 2025.
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What 1,250 professionals told Anthropic about working with AI
Anthropic launched a new tool, Anthropic Interviewer, to help better understand people’s perspectives on AI. They interviewed over 1,000 professionals from the general workforce to scientists and creatives. Overall: professionals are optimistic about the role AI plays in their work, and they envision a future where their professional identity is refined.
If you were to dive deep into one topic from today, let this study be it!
Top Tech Highlights
Pebble’s founder introduces an AI smart ring for recording brief notes
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky is introducing a $75 stainless-steel smart ring that’s basically a “brain sticky note” you activate with a press-and-hold button to capture quick voice notes and reminders. It’s privacy-first and intentionally minimal (no always-on listening, no health tracking, no subscription), with speech-to-text/AI processing running locally through the Pebble phone app and data staying on your device.
Google set to launch Gemini Nano Banana 2 Flash
Google is reportedly about to add a new Gemini image model called Nano Banana 2 Flash, aiming to deliver output that looks close to Nano Banana 2 Pro but at lower cost and with better scalability. If true, it would likely slot into the existing Gemini lineup to broaden access—especially for people/orgs doing high-volume deployments where cost optimization matters.
Create AI agents to automate work with Google Workspace Studio
Google is launching Google Workspace Studio, a no-code hub for creating, managing, and sharing Gemini-powered AI agents inside Workspace that can handle richer workflows. It also supports templates and team sharing, and eligible customers will get promotional higher usage limits at launch.
Figma launches new AI-powered object removal and image extension
Figma just rolled out AI-powered image editing features—object removal/isolation with an upgraded lasso tool plus image expansion—so designers can make precise tweaks directly in Figma instead of hopping to other apps. The updates focus on granular, prompt-free control (move subjects while preserving background consistency) to streamline real-world design resizing and revisions.
ChatGPT is Apple’s most downloaded app of 2025 in the US
Apple’s 2025 U.S. download rankings show ChatGPT as the #1 most-installed free iPhone app (non-games), ahead of staples like Threads, TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google’s Gemini. The blurb notes ChatGPT’s climb from #4 last year (when Temu led) and points to broader implications like shifting mobile “search” behavior toward chatbots.
Spreading Holiday Cheer
AI Santa is experiencing his second Christmas season, spreading holiday cheer for children and adults alike. If you’re not feeling 100% confident about being on the “nice list”, here’s your chance to state your case IRL.
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