The timeline continues to feel surreal as ICE escalates violence against the people, and Paris Hilton urges the House to pass the Defiance Act.

Insane times. Incredible times. Terrifying times.

If you feel moved to take political action, the Chop Wood, Carry Water Substack by Jess Craven is a free resource with weekly actions that stave off the despair.

In the meantime, if you’re a small business owner make sure to check out the Big Idea Grant for a chance at $1,000.

Here’s to AI that is used for good (like last week’s sensors that lead to early cancer detection) and the women who feel compelled to stand up for what’s right.

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Lots of young women in China are openly embracing digital boyfriends — and they’re not just doing it for fun. AI relationships are emerging as a safe, emotionally responsive alternative to toxic dynamics, but they’re also powering a booming market of apps, avatars, and real-world cosplay experiences.

Like most things AI-powered: it’s big business with a capital B. And companion platforms are targeting women, specifically — emotionally, aesthetically, and economically.

The “economics of loneliness” is cashing in.

Would you go on a real-world date with an AI companion?

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💄 According to FastCompany, chasing shiny AI tools is so 2025. This year leadership will be defined by trust & talent (which you have in spades 💅 )

💄 Calling all trailblazers: the Women Who Code Summit is accepting speaker applications (or simply snag the free virtual pass).

💄 Paris Hilton urges the House to pass the bipartisan DEFIANCE Act, which will allow victims of non consensual sexual AI deepfakes to sue creators and distributors for damages 👇👇👇

The Big Idea Grant was born from a passion to support and uplift women entrepreneurs who are eager to turn their dreams into thriving businesses. From its inception, the goal has been to provide not just financial resources but also mentorship and guidance, empowering women to achieve success.

Each month, one $1000 For-Profit Women-Owned Businesses grant is awarded.

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💄 OpenAI introduces: ChatGPT Health. A dedicated space to ask health and wellness questions, and the option to connect your health data for tailored responses. Convenient and terrifying! 🫠 Currently it’s waitlist only.

💄 TabTabTab is a (currently) free tool that automates tasks across your office documents. It integrates with your spreadsheets, presentations, and text files, allowing you to perform complex research, update multiple files simultaneously, and review AI-generated changes with full control. Check out the product demo.

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