- Nov 21, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Before you slip into weekend mode, here’s a quick thought to take with you.
A new episode of The AI Daily Brief podcast took a refreshing break from the “consulting is doomed” storyline. Instead, NLW digs into 13 lessons that point to a future where AI cuts costs, grows demand, and opens doors for anyone ready to adapt—not exactly end-of-days stuff.
On the fun side of things, Perplexity just released a free AI shopper that hunts down the best options so you don’t have to scroll forever.
And Google DeepMind is back in the headlines with Nano Banana Pro, an image model that makes designing complex visuals feel almost too easy.
Enjoy the weekend, your brain’s earned a cooldown.
Here's another crazy day in AI:
Lessons from consulting on adaptation and survival
Perplexity launches free agentic shopping tool
Google introduces Nano Banana Pro
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Consulting and the Reality of Disruption
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
What does the consulting industry show about how technological change actually unfolds inside modern companies?
While headlines scream about consulting's impending doom, the reality of AI disruption tells a far more nuanced story. In this episode of The AI Daily Brief, host Nathaniel Whittemore takes us through 13 hard-won lessons from the consulting industry that reveal how AI actually reshapes professional services—and by extension, most knowledge work. Rather than the apocalyptic narratives we've come to expect, NLW shows us a future where legacy firms and upstarts both find opportunities, where costs plummet but demand expands, and where the winners will be those who move fastest and adapt smartest.
What NLW walks through:
AI makes expertise and information more widely available, prompting firms to clarify what clients are really paying for
Brand reputation and trust still play a role, especially when companies need validation for important decisions or handle sensitive projects
Delivery costs are dropping and timelines are compressing, which changes client expectations around pricing and value
Some traditional consulting work may be automated, but new capabilities that weren't previously possible are also emerging
Companies outsource professional services to maintain focus on their core business rather than build every capability in-house
Consulting firms are adopting AI both internally and as part of their client work
Established firms and newer players each have different advantages depending on the situation
Firms that go deep in specific niches can compete by understanding how AI applies within their specialized areas
Some clients are exploring ways to use AI directly, while others need more guidance as things get more complex
New service categories have developed rapidly—AI transformation consulting has grown into a major offering in just a few years
Technical implementation work creates openings for firms with different capabilities and operational speeds
The patterns playing out vary considerably across different segments of the industry
Success involves decisions about learning speed, pricing models, delivery methods, and whether to build new capabilities or acquire them
Consulting makes for an interesting example because the industry is dealing with AI while also helping clients figure out similar questions. Some firms benefit from established relationships and recognized names. Others gain ground through different strengths or faster execution. Certain types of work are becoming less common while unexpected opportunities are taking shape. Clients want lower costs and faster delivery, but they're also navigating complexity they haven't encountered before. These things are all happening at once, creating an environment where multiple approaches can work depending on how they're executed.
For people working in knowledge-based fields, some of what NLW describes might sound familiar. The tension between existing advantages still mattering and the need to adapt quickly—that's what many professional sectors are experiencing as AI becomes more integrated into work. Consulting is just further along in this process, which makes it a useful reference point. This episode doesn't prescribe solutions or predict outcomes. Instead, it maps out what's actually happening—the pressures, the opportunities, the choices firms are making. If you're trying to understand how technological change unfolds in established industries beyond the dramatic headlines, seeing it play out in real time through consulting offers something concrete to consider.
Watch on Youtube here.
Listen on Apple Podcasts here.
Listen on Spotify here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Perplexity Launches Free Agentic Shopping Tool
/Ashley Capoot, Reporter, on CNBC
Perplexity is launching a free agentic shopping tool for U.S. users, designed to simplify product research and purchasing just as holiday spending picks up. The system can detect shopping intent, pull in personalized results based on past searches, and even support direct purchases through its partnership with PayPal. Unlike earlier offerings limited to paid users, this version aims to make streamlined, AI-assisted shopping more accessible. As the broader AI ecosystem moves toward integrated e-commerce experiences, Perplexity’s approach echoes a growing trend seen in competing platforms.
Read more here.
Google Introduces Nano Banana Pro
/Naina Raisinghani, Product Manager, Google DeepMind, on Google Blogs – The Keyword
Google DeepMind has introduced Nano Banana Pro, a major upgrade to its image generation and editing model built on Gemini 3 Pro. The new system improves visual accuracy, text rendering, multilingual generation, and the ability to combine multiple images while keeping people and design elements consistent. With enhanced reasoning and real-world grounding, it can create infographics, prototypes, diagrams, and complex compositions with greater control. The model is rolling out across consumer apps, professional tools, and developer platforms, giving a wide range of users access to studio-level creative capabilities.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
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