65% fund AI...60% think it'll flop

Sunday, June 7, 2026

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Here's what we got today: 💰 65% of CFOs are funding AI while quietly betting it flops 🎓 Your hiring tech is ghosting the best AI talent and you don't even know it 🎯 The Army doubled recruitment by making their AI shut up and listen first

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CFOs Bankroll AI...But Are They Secretly Skeptics?

CFOs are throwing serious cash at AI, but guess what? They're secretly wondering if it's all a bubble ready to pop. Sixty-five percent are diving headfirst into AI budgets, yet nearly 60% think it might not pay off long-term. So why are they still spending like crazy?

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Our Hiring Tech Misses the Best AI Grads. Oops.

So, hiring tech is ghosting the best AI grads. Oops! Employers are closing job postings so fast they're losing top talent. AI-powered apps are flooding the gates, but the real gems apply later. Are we really letting speed trump skill in hiring?

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The Army's AI Doubled Recruitment—By Listening First!

The Army's AI just doubled recruitment numbers. By listening, not talking. They cracked the Gen Z code, turning skepticism into enlistment with a personalized approach. So, what magic did they work to turn doubters into believers?

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Palantir Teams Up with Google Cloud…PLTR Stock Could Skyrocket!

Palantir just teamed up with Google Cloud. Yeah, that's massive. Their stock might skyrocket, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. What's the catch?

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Model Routing Is Slashing AI Costs—OpenAI's Not Happy

OpenAI's not thrilled, and it's not hard to see why. Model routing is slashing AI costs, and it's kinda messing with their whole game plan. Imagine your budget suddenly looking way healthier... but the big players aren't smiling. What does this mean for your next AI project?

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Foyer's $30k Hack: Outsmarting OpenAI and Anthropic Pricing

Foyer just pulled a $30k fast one on OpenAI and Anthropic. Somehow, they hacked their way around the AI giants' pricing models. Legit, they found a loophole that could change the game for everyone. Think your firm could pull off the same trick?

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**Role:** You are a **professional accounting copywriter** who writes compliant, client-friendly engagement letters and proposals. **Action:** Write an engagement letter or proposal for **[INSERT SERVICE TYPE]** that builds trust and sets clear expectations. **Context:** - Audience: small business clients - Goal: communicate scope, terms, and professionalism clearly - Tone: confident, courteous, and transparent - Style: formatted with short sections and bullets - Variables: - **Firm Name:** [INSERT COMPANY NAME] - **Client Name:** [INSERT CLIENT NAME] - **Service Type:** [INSERT SERVICE TYPE] - **Fee Terms:** [INSERT FLAT FEE / HOURLY / RETAINER] - Must Include: - Scope of work - Deliverables & timeline - Fees & payment terms - Client responsibilities - Termination & signature lines - Short welcome paragraph - Output Length: **400–600 words**