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The AI Stack for Product People
“AI won’t replace product managers. But PMs who use AI will replace those who don’t.”
In our last post, we explored the rise of AI fluency and vibecoding — the ability for product managers to prototype, experiment, and explore using AI tools without waiting on engineering. It’s clear that this isn’t just a trend — it’s becoming a core skill set.
But how do you stay sharp in such a fast-moving field?
With new models, tools, and best practices launching weekly, keeping up is more than a full-time job. That’s why today we’re sharing 5 Substack newsletters that can help you stay ahead — without getting overwhelmed.
These are the go-to sources trusted by builders, technologists, and AI-native PMs. Each one has a unique flavor — from daily rundowns to deep philosophical dives — but all will sharpen your instincts and expand your toolkit.
Curated AI news you can actually use.
A short, crisp daily newsletter that surfaces the most important AI updates in under 5 minutes.
Why PMs love it:
🔄 Stay current: Summarizes tools, launches, and trends that matter.
🧪 Hands-on tools: Spotlights tools you can play with immediately.
📈 Builder focus: Puts news in context for people actually building products.
Best for: Busy PMs who want just enough AI news to stay relevant.
Where AI meets productivity and personal leverage.
More tactical than newsy, Zain’s newsletter shows how to apply AI to work faster and smarter — from prompt crafting to automating daily workflows.
Why PMs love it:
🧠 Prompt libraries: Actionable examples you can steal and adapt.
🧰 Use-case driven: Apply AI to research, UX writing, wireframes, and more.
🏃 Fast to action: Step-by-step guides to building your own workflows.
Best for: PMs who want to get hands-on with AI and 10x their day-to-day.
Visual essays on how AI is reshaping how we think and build.
Maggie blends systems thinking, philosophy, and illustration to explore the deeper impacts of AI on creativity and cognition.
Why PMs love it:
🧩 Conceptual depth: Understand what’s under the hood.
🖼️ Visual thinking: Diagrams and mental models that stick.
🕰️ Future-aware: Explores long-term implications of current trends.
Best for: PMs who want to go beyond the tools and explore the “why” behind AI.
AI news and analysis for technical founders and builders.
A mix of high-signal updates, technical deep dives, and interviews with leading voices in AI. Less fluff, more signal.
Why PMs love it:
🧱 Strong foundations: Keeps you grounded in what’s technically real.
🛠️ Builder POV: News filtered through a product and engineering lens.
📡 Trend radar: Helps distinguish hype from meaningful innovation.
Best for: PMs at AI-first companies or those working with technical teams.
Your daily dose of the AI world — fast, fun, and highly digestible.
The most popular AI newsletter on Substack — and for good reason. It’s witty, well-curated, and refreshingly brief.
Why PMs love it:
🧠 Snackable insights: Scan it in 3 minutes, walk away smarter.
🔍 Cool tool drops: Find new products and features before they blow up.
🤝 Fun tone: Feels more like a friend texting you updates than a report.
Best for: PMs who want to stay in the loop — without doomscrolling.
🔄 From Vibecoding to Vision
In our previous article, we made the case that AI fluency is no longer optional for modern product managers. These newsletters are your unfair advantage — they’ll help you:
Stay on top of fast-moving tools and trends
Build workflows that multiply your output
Think deeper about what AI means for your product and your role
Whether you’re experimenting solo or guiding a team into AI-powered territory, this curated feed will help you vibe smarter, build faster, and stay sharp.
💬 Got a favorite AI newsletter, prompt, or workflow?
Drop it in the comments — we’re always looking to discover more, and we’d love to surface community favorites in a future post. Let’s build smarter, together. 🚀
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