The Rundown AI
The Rundown AI
A concise daily AI newsletter that is easy to follow.
A daily AI newsletter you can read in about 5 minutes, with application guides, a tool directory and a podcast.
Overview
The Rundown AI is an AI news and education brand, best known for its email newsletter summarizing the important AI developments each day, designed to be read in a few minutes. Besides the main AI newsletter there are newsletters on tech and robotics.
Beyond news, the site has hands-on guides for applying AI by job role, a categorized directory of AI tools, and an interview podcast with industry people hosted by Rowan Cheung. In-depth learning is in AI University, a paid product.
For Vietnamese business owners and marketers, it is a quick way to avoid missing new tools or major changes from AI companies without scrolling social media for hours.
Highlights
Quick daily read
Content is condensed so you can catch the main news in about 5 minutes.
Multiple topics
Besides the AI newsletter there are tech and robotics newsletters you can subscribe to separately.
Hands-on guides
The Guides section shows how to use AI tools for specific tasks and roles.
Tool directory
A list of AI tools categorized by function, handy when you need a new solution.
Interview podcast
Rowan's Notes talks with people in the AI industry, available on popular podcast platforms.
What it's for
Trend updates for business owners
Read the morning newsletter to learn which new tools or features could apply to the company.
Getting content ideas
Marketers pick standout stories to write articles or short explainer videos for Vietnamese customers.
Team stand-ups
Pull out one or two notable stories for a quick discussion on AI opportunities that week.
Finding tools for a specific problem
Browse the tool directory when you need a solution for design, writing or analysis.
Self-learning at a steady pace
Follow the guides section to try one new AI application a day.
How to use it
- 1
Visit the site
Go to therundown.ai and see the available newsletters.
- 2
Subscribe by email
Enter your email to receive the AI newsletter, and add the tech or robotics newsletter if needed.
- 3
Filter your inbox
Create a label or separate folder in your email so the newsletter doesn't mix with work mail.
- 4
Explore Guides and Tools
Use the guides and tool directory when you need to learn a skill or find new software.
- 5
Save ideas
Note stories that could be applied in a notebook or task management tool to try later.
Real-world example
A small marketing agency in Hanoi signs each team member up for The Rundown AI newsletter. Every Monday morning, the team lead picks a few notable stories from the previous week, quickly discusses which tools could help with reports or content production for clients, then assigns one person to experiment and share the results at the next meeting.
Tips & notes
Read selectively
You don't need to try every tool mentioned; pick only what relates directly to your process.
Verify before applying
News is summarized briefly, so open the original source or the tool's official page before deciding.
Combine with Vietnamese sources
Cross-check with local communities to learn whether a tool supports Vietnamese and payment in Vietnam.
FAQ
Does the newsletter cost anything?
The email newsletter can be subscribed to for free; AI University is a separate paid product.
What language is the content in?
The newsletter is written in English; use your browser or email translation tool if needed.
Is it suitable for non-technical people?
Yes, the content is concise, aimed at busy people who want to catch AI news quickly.
Can I unsubscribe?
Like most email newsletters, you can unsubscribe via the link at the bottom of each email.
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