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TL;DR
Your work tools (Asana, Slack, Figma) now run inside a Claude conversation
OpenAI launches Prism: a free AI-native workspace for scientific writing powered by GPT-5.2
Waabi raises $1B for autonomous trucking
LinkedIn rolls out AI skill certificates
The #1 problem with AI coding (and how to fix it)
YOUR FAVORITE WORK TOOLS ARE NOW INTERACTIVE INSIDE CLAUDE
You can now open & interact with tools inside of Claude
Starting January 26th, Claude isn't just connecting to your tools, it's opening them right in your conversations. Build project timelines in Asana, draft Slack messages in formatted preview, create Figma diagrams—all without leaving the chat.
Why it matters:
AI platforms are racing to become the workplace layer that sits on top of every app you use
With context being critical to AI performance, every popular tool will soon be one integration away from your assistant
OpenAI launched a similar Apps SDK at Dev Day, this is the new battleground for frontier labs
What you should know: The initial rollout includes nine apps (Asana, Figma, Canva, Slack, Box, Amplitude, Clay, Hex, Monday.com) with Salesforce coming soon. It's built on MCP Apps, a new open extension to Anthropic's Model Context Protocol—meaning other AI platforms can build the same functionality. The feature ships to Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise subscribers at no extra cost, with actions requiring user consent and enterprise admin controls.
OUR TAKE
This feels obvious in hindsight.
Of course the assistant that already knows your projects, designs, and docs is more useful than a blank chat box.
At this point, it’s really about who already has your context.
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QUICK HITS
OpenAI introduces Prism, a free scientific writing workspace: GPT-5.2-powered LaTeX workspace for scientists with unlimited projects and collaborators, turning whiteboard equations into LaTeX and integrating the full AI workflow directly into research writing.
Waabi raises $1B for autonomous trucking: The startup partners with Uber to launch AI-powered robotaxis, accelerating the race against Tesla in autonomous mobility.
LinkedIn will let you show off your vibe coding skills with a certificate: New partnership with Descript, Lovable, Replit, and Relay.app lets you earn official AI skill certifications based on your usage patterns, with GitHub, Gamma, and Zapier coming soon.
THE #1 PROBLEM WITH AI CODING
BrainGrid is your Project Manager for AI Coding
⏱️ 15-20 minutes | 🔧 Needs: GitHub account, cursor (or Claude Code/Windsurf/Replit), existing codebase
Why build this? AI coding tools are insanely good at writing code, but past the prototype phase, adding one feature breaks something else. The code isn’t the problem, it's that there's no product manager defining what you're building, why it matters, and how changes affect the rest of the product.
Steps:
Connect your GitHub repo to BrainGrid: Authorize GitHub and select your repo. BrainGrid analyzes your codebase (~5 minutes) and generates internal docs: directory structure, data model, code summary, domain terminology, and tech stack. This grounds planning in how your product actually works.
Create a requirement (don't jump to code yet): Instead of opening Cursor immediately, describe a vague idea in BrainGrid. The agent pulls in repo context and asks clarifying questions like a senior PM would: Which role can toggle this? What happens to users when it's disabled? What's the default state? These questions eliminate AI-caused regressions before any code is written.
Generate a full PRD: After answering clarifying questions, BrainGrid creates a product requirements document with problem statement, user stories, access control, UX requirements, technical requirements, integration points, constraints, files likely to change, and acceptance criteria. This is real PM-grade planning without needing a PM.
Break requirements into sequenced tasks: BrainGrid converts the PRD into engineering-grade development tasks with context, goals, dependencies, and acceptance criteria. You get backend and frontend tasks that you can send directly to Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, or Replit—no more vague prompts.
Install BrainGrid's MCP in Cursor: Add BrainGrid's MCP server to Cursor (simple login process). Now you have 18 tools available including
get_project_tasks,create_tasks,create_branch, and more directly in your editor.Build with context: Copy the task prompts from BrainGrid's build tab into Cursor. The AI automatically pulls in your tasks and checks them off as it builds. BrainGrid keeps acceptance criteria tied to the original requirement so you can validate after code is written—something most builders skip entirely.
Expected outcome: A feature that doesn't break your existing app. BrainGrid fills the missing product management role for AI development, turning vague ideas into structured plans before you code. If your AI-built app keeps breaking as it grows, this is why.
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