Zapier: 300M+ AI tasks automated
According to Zapier's own data, teams have already automated over 300 million AI tasks using Zapier's AI orchestration platform.
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WWDC 2026: Is Siri Actually Good Now?
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Jun 12, 2026
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Ad Break: Zapier, Framer, ChefIQ
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The episode's mid-show ad block features three integrated reads. Marques delivers the Zapier spot, highlighting the platform's ability to connect AI models like ChatGPT and Claude to existing business tools and noting that teams have automated over 300 million AI tasks on the platform. The Framer read positions it as an enterprise no-code web builder used by companies like Perplexity and Miro, offering 30% off a Pro annual plan at framer.com/wave. Andrew and Marques co-deliver the ChefIQ spot, promoting the Chef IQ Sense smart meat thermometer for Father's Day with 40% off using code WAVE at chefiq.com.
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