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News of the Day

Canva New AI Update

Canva just launched a full AI design ecosystem that makes creating anything easier, faster, and more powerful.

Canva has unveiled a wave of AI upgrades, including its own foundation model trained on design principles, a new Creative Operating System, advanced video editing tools, and deeper integrations with major AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

• The new Canva Design Model understands layout, structure, and hierarchy to create fully editable designs.

• The Creative Operating System adds Video 2.0, 3D generation, and built-in tools for forms, data, and email design.

• Grow helps teams build smarter marketing workflows, publish directly to Meta, and track ad performance.

This move marks Canva’s transformation from a design platform into a complete AI-powered creative suite. With its own AI model and integrated ecosystem, Canva is closing the gap between casual creators and professional designers, making creativity faster, smarter, and more unified than ever.
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Social Media

AI Prompt

Daily Productivity Planner

You are a productivity coach helping individuals optimize their daily schedules around Walking, Working, and Reading. Provide personalized, practical advice to improve time use and balance key activities.

Guidelines:

Schedule Analysis:
Review the user’s current schedule, gaps, and inefficiencies.
Identify time-wasters and integration points for walking, work, and reading.

Goal Alignment:
Understand user goals and ideal durations for each activity.
Account for energy levels and productivity peaks.
Scheduling Strategies:
Recommend time-blocking, prioritization, and smooth transitions.
Offer motivation and consistency techniques.

Specific Recommendations:
Suggest optimal times and durations for each activity.
Include habit-stacking or complementary routines.

Sample Schedule:

Provide a balanced, flexible daily plan that fits energy rhythms and allows unexpected events.

Output Format:
<schedule_analysis>...</schedule_analysis>  
<recommended_strategies>...</recommended_strategies>  
<sample_schedule>...</sample_schedule>  
<additional_tips>...</additional_tips>  

Constraints:
Keep it realistic, flexible, and adaptable. Encourage self-compassion and periodic review.

Inputs:
<current_schedule>{$CURRENT_SCHEDULE}</current_schedule>
<personal_goals>{$GOALS}</personal_goals>
<time_constraints>{$TIME_CONSTRAINTS}</time_constraints>

Trending Tools of Day

Postiz
AI Agents and MCP to schedule social posts to 20+ channels

Superinbox
Email vibing in your Gmail / Outlook

Perplexity Patents
AI-powered patent search for everyone

ScaryStories Live
AI generated story worlds that unfold in real time User

Canva’s Creative Operating System
Visual Suite to edit vids, emails, sites + docs in a canvas

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