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What's Up in AI
December 11, 2025

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Welcome Back, AI Geeks!

This is Edition #14 of the Weekly Tool Deep Dive 🔍️

Today's issue covers 3 AI tools that teach you what you need to know, handle multiple jobs at once, and yes—even help you get better at ‘talking’ to people(😉).

Each tool comes with real examples of how people are using them to learn faster, work smarter, and build confidence in areas that used to feel impossible. No theory, just practical applications.

Your challenge: Pick one tool and spend 20 minutes testing it this week.

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👨‍🏫 Oboe: The AI Learning Platform That Just Raised $16M to Teach You Anything

What It Is

Oboe (just raised $16M from a16z) builds custom curriculums for any topic you want to learn—then explains complex concepts with visuals that actually make sense. No more bouncing between random YouTube videos hoping something clicks.

Why It's Trending:

Engineers are using Oboe to learn new frameworks in weeks instead of months. One developer finally understood Rust after it generated visual explanations of memory management—something text tutorials never made click. The $16M from a16z signals investors see this as the future of self-education.

Key Features:

  • Custom Curriculum Generation creates structured learning paths for any topic, from beginner to expert level

  • Visual Concept Breakdown generates diagrams, flowcharts, and animations that explain complex ideas visually

  • Adaptive Learning Engine identifies knowledge gaps and adjusts difficulty based on your comprehension

  • Progress Tracking shows exactly what you've mastered and what needs review with spaced repetition

Real Example: Upskilling a Team Without Hiring Trainers

A fintech startup needed their engineering team to learn blockchain fundamentals. Traditional courses were too generic; hiring trainers cost $50K+. Using Oboe, they got a custom 6-week curriculum with visuals explaining smart contracts and security patterns. The team shipped the product 3 weeks early because they learned exactly what they needed.

How to Set It Up

  1. Sign up at oboe.com (currently in beta with waitlist access)

  2. Define your learning goal - be specific: "learn Python for data analysis" not just "learn Python"

  3. Set your current level - Oboe assesses baseline knowledge

  4. Choose learning pace - daily practice, weekend deep-dives, or intensive bootcamp mode

  5. Review generated curriculum - see the full learning path with time estimates

  6. Start first lesson - Oboe begins with foundational concepts using custom visuals

  7. Track progress - check knowledge retention and adjust pace as needed

🤹 Raccoon AI: The Collaborative Agent That Actually Multitasks

What It Is

Raccoon AI (20,000+ early users) switches between specialized modes—presentation building, data analysis, code writing—while keeping track of everything you're working on. One workspace, multiple expert modes, zero context-switching.

💥 Why It’s Hot Right Now

Solo founders are finishing full-day projects in 90 minutes. One product manager analyzed user feedback, built a stakeholder presentation, and wrote automation scripts without leaving Raccoon. The killer feature: it remembers context across modes, so charts from your data analysis automatically flow into your slides.

Key Features:

  • Presentation Builder Mode creates slide decks with professional design, pulling insights automatically

  • Data Analysis Mode processes CSVs and spreadsheets with natural language queries

  • Code Writing Mode generates production-ready code in Python, JavaScript, SQL

  • Cross-Mode Context remembers insights from data analysis when building presentations

  • Collaborative Workspace lets teams work together with AI assistance in real-time

Real Example: From Data to Deck in Under Two Hours

A marketing consultant analyzed campaign performance across 6 clients and created individual reports. She uploaded data, asked Raccoon AI "which campaigns had best ROI?" then switched to presentation mode. Raccoon auto-generated client-specific decks with charts. Then she wrote automation scripts for future reporting. Total time: 90 minutes versus her previous 6+ hours.

⚡ How to Use It

  1. Create account at raccoon.ai (free tier: 50 tasks/month, Pro: $29/month)

  2. Start your first project - name it based on your workflow

  3. Choose starting mode - Data Analysis, Presentation Builder, or Code Writer

  4. Upload your resources - add data files, presentations, or code repositories

  5. Work in first mode - complete your analysis, slides, or coding task

  6. Switch modes seamlessly - Raccoon carries context forward

  7. Export final outputs - download presentations, code files, or reports

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Yuki: Master Social Skills Through AI Simulations and Real-World Practice

What It Is

Yuki can be your superman if you are an introvert or struggle with social si- people in short. Practice conversations with AI, get instant feedback on what worked, then take on real-world challenges to build actual confidence. Duolingo for social skills.

🎯 Why People Love It

Let’s be real, it’s tough out there when it comes to dating. That’s where Yuki comes to save the day. One user went from zero dates to three successful first dates in a month by practicing conversation openers. People are tired of vague dating advice—Yuki teaches actual skills like reading body language and telling engaging stories without being weird about it.

Key Features:

  • AI Conversation Simulator role-plays diverse personalities so you practice different communication styles

  • Real-Time Feedback analyzes your responses for confidence, authenticity, and timing

  • Daily Challenge System assigns real-world social tasks that progressively build comfort

  • Body Language Training uses video analysis to improve posture and eye contact

  • Storytelling Frameworks teaches you to make conversations engaging through structure

Real Example: From Awkward to Confident in 60 Days

A software engineer's dates felt like job interviews—he'd ask questions, get short answers, run out of things to say. After 20 minutes daily with Yuki, he realized his mistake: he wasn't sharing stories or asking follow-up questions. The AI taught him to listen for conversational hooks and build on them naturally. His dating app response rate tripled, and three months later he met someone he genuinely connects with.

How to Set It Up

  1. Download Yuki app (iOS/Android, free trial then $19/month)

  2. Complete initial assessment - answer questions about your confidence level and goals

  3. Start with simulation mode - practice a basic conversation with AI feedback

  4. Review your analysis - see feedback on timing, word choice, and emotional intelligence

  5. Accept your first challenge - Yuki assigns a simple real-world task

  6. Complete daily lesson - spend 10 minutes learning one framework

  7. Track your progress - see improvements in confidence scores and completion rate

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