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Built for people who work with AI, not just read about it.

Reported, not aggregated

Enterprise AI coverage from a journalist who covered the space before “generative AI” was a mainstream phrase. Sourced, contextual, with a point of view.

Platform strategy focus

Beyond the product announcements. Analysis of how AI is restructuring enterprise workflows, editorial operations, and the economics of content at scale.

Written for practitioners

Not for the hype-chasers. For the people who have to act on it.

Archive

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  1. Issue

    Google Makes Jules More Flexible With CLI and API for Developer Workflows

    Google is making it easier for developers to use its AI coding agent to build apps. The company is adding a command-line interface (CLI) and previewing an API that could bring the GitHub Copilot rival directly into a developer’s preferred system or workflow. First introduced in 2024, Jules was an experimental AI agent developed by […]
  2. Issue

    Microsoft Pitches $19.99 ‘365 Premium’ Plan as AI Alternative to ChatGPT Plus

    Are you a ChatGPT Plus user who wishes it had a direct tie-in with your favorite productivity apps? Microsoft offers an alternative called Microsoft 365 Premium, which it hopes will appeal to power users. Aimed at solopreneurs, professionals, and anyone who depends on AI to tackle their productivity tasks, this $19.99 monthly subscription not only […]
  3. Issue

    Microsoft Makes Multi-Agent AI More Manageable with New Open Framework

    Microsoft is introducing new capabilities to Azure AI Foundry, enabling developers to work more easily with multi-agent systems. The belief is that as organizations become so-called Frontier Firms, teams will need better ways to manage all of the proactive AI agents and ensure they’re working effectively together. Today’s announcements are an effort to address that […]
  4. Issue

    Ai2’s Asta DataVoyager Makes Complex Data Analysis Accessible to All Scientists

    Ai2 is expanding its Asta toolkit with a new addition aimed at helping scientists navigate complex data. The release of Asta DataVoyager makes analyzing any amount of structured data more accessible, thanks to this open-source data analysis offering. All researchers need to do is upload a dataset and ask their questions using natural language. Then, […]
  5. Issue

    Slack Opens Up Conversational Data to Power Smarter AI Agents

    Slack aims to help developers leverage the vast amount of conversational data stored on its platform. The goal: Build better, secure, and context-aware AI agents for the enterprise. To achieve this, the Salesforce-owned firm is launching not only a real-time search API, but also a Model Context Protocol server and other new tools. “The future […]
  6. Issue

    ServiceNow Debuts AI Experience as a Unified ‘Front Door’ to Enterprise AI

    Most tech companies aren’t rebuilding their platforms around AI—they’re layering it on top of existing systems. ServiceNow is taking a bolder approach with the launch of AI Experience, a conversational, context-aware interface that blends AI and users in ways that could change how enterprises interact with software. It’s a new front door to all your […]
  7. Issue

    Adobe Premiere Launches on the iPhone

    Adobe’s video editing software is now available on mobile devices—at least on the iPhone. After announcing its release earlier this month, users can now download the Adobe Premiere app from the App Store. The free-to-use software helps the company remain competitive among the growing number of creators and filmmakers. Adobe says an Android version is […]
  8. Issue

    AI Forces a Skills Reset: 85% of U.S. Workers Could See Roles Reshaped

    Artificial intelligence is transforming not only the jobs people hold, but also the skills they rely on to do them. New data from LinkedIn shows that 85 percent of U.S. professionals could see at least a quarter of their skills affected by AI. In other words, a significant portion of workers’ expertise may need to […]
  9. Issue

    Firefly Boards Go Public as Adobe Integrates New Moonvalley and Runway AI Models

    Five months after introducing Firefly Boards, Adobe is making the AI-powered creative canvas generally available. Now, anyone can use the moodboard-style tool to brainstorm, visualize concepts, and organize ideas. Alongside its launch, Adobe is adding several new features to Firefly Boards, along with support for Moonvalley’s Marey and Runway’s Aleph AI models. Formerly known as […]
  10. Issue

    Glean Assistant Moves From Task Automation to Full Workflow Management

    Two years after debuting its Glean Assistant, Glean is rolling out a major upgrade that it claims moves the AI from simple task automation to full end-to-end workflow support. Alongside the enhanced assistant, the company is launching a new conversational AI agent builder and a suite of developer tools designed to make it easier to […]

Peer review

What the AIs say.*

We asked the leading AI tools to weigh in on The AI Economy. Their ratings speak for themselves. (Results may vary depending on training data and general disposition toward newsletters.)

Claude — Anthropic

★★★★★

5.0

out of 5

“[Its] strength lies in its ability to cover both technical developments and business implications of AI, making it valuable for a wide audience ranging from tech enthusiasts to business executives.”

ChatGPT — OpenAI

★★★★★

5.0

out of 5

“Expertly combines in-depth interviews and industry analysis, making it a must-read for AI enthusiasts and professionals.”

Gemini — Google

★★★★★

5.0

out of 5

“Provides valuable insights and analysis, making it a great resource for anyone interested in AI.”

Copilot — Microsoft

★★★★★

5.0

out of 5

“A sharp, reporter‑caliber intelligence brief for the AI era—fast, authoritative, and genuinely ahead of the curve.”

* Disclaimer: My newsletter has not been actually endorsed by OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic. I solicited reviews from their respective gen AI services. Sounded cool though, huh?

Questions

Common questions.

  1. What is The AI Economy?

    A newsletter covering consumer and enterprise AI, platform strategy, and the companies reshaping how work gets done. Reported, not aggregated — written by a technology journalist who has covered the space since before generative AI was a mainstream phrase.

  2. How often does it publish?

    Enough to keep you ahead, never enough to clutter your inbox. You'll also get first-look coverage and original interviews whenever the story is worth your time—which, lately, is often. Nothing filler-grade goes out under this masthead. A weekly roundup is delivered Fridays on LinkedIn.

  3. Is it free?

    Yes. Every issue is free. Subscribe on Substack and it arrives in your inbox. No paywall, no premium tier. If that changes, subscribers will be notified well in advance.

  4. How is this different from other AI newsletters?

    The AI Economy explores the people building AI and the reasons behind what they build. I'm interested in how enterprise teams are actually deploying AI, where the editorial and operational models are breaking down, and what platform-level shifts mean for practitioners making decisions this quarter. It is written for people doing the work, not watching it from the outside. My goal is to not focus just on what's being announced, but why it exists and why we should care. The stories are what you'd expect to read on Inc. and First Round Review or see on "60 Minutes."

  5. Can we pitch you stories?

    Yes, I do accept embargoed news and exclusives. Please reach out with your announcements, launches, and story ideas—email me or use this form. I also accept tips securely via Signal at @kenyeung.888.

  6. Where can I read past issues?

    The full archive is listed above on this page. All issues are also available on Substack. The plan is to host the canonical archive here on thelettertwo.com as the publication grows — independent of any platform.

  7. Can I republish or cite content from the newsletter?

    Yes, with attribution. Short excerpts with a link back to the original issue are fine. For longer republication or syndication, reach out via LinkedIn.

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