I Use These AI Tools Every Day

Sharing my personal view on popular AI models (+ prompts)

Hi!

Over the last year, I've tested dozens of different models and chatbots. Some were useful, and others looked more like useless gimmicks emerging from the AI hype. But over time, I have formed a set of permanent tools that save my time, noticeably simplify my work, and make it easier to acquire new knowledge.

Today, I want to share my experience with you. I'll tell you exactly how they help me, give some tips on using popular models, and explain who might benefit from my approach.

Let's get started!

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Is My Experience Relevant to You?

Personal experience is personal, so it won't work for everyone. However, I believe that almost everyone can adapt my usage scenarios to their needs. To give you an early understanding of how I use AI, here are my main tasks:

• Researching and Analyzing

• Drafting and Writing (articles, newsletters, and market reports)

• Editing and Proofreading

Below, I will also discuss how I use AI for learning.

I will also specify the fields and industries I specialize in to make the picture more complete. My main profiles are startups and technology (primarily AI). I devote a lot of time to researching new projects and their founders, reviewing market reports, and following all the news on the VC market.

And, of course, I consume tons of content from social media. So, if you're a creator, freelancer, or entrepreneur, at least some of your tasks overlap with mine.

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ChatGPT | Ideas & Plans

Yeah, it’s a tradition. ChatGPT should be at the top of any list.

Here's a bit of frustration as a prehistory. When I first started using ChatGPT, I heard everywhere that AI was about to replace writers and journalists (“because it's so good at composing texts and can even write entire articles!”). I'll admit, at first, I believed it. I gingerly began testing all sorts of prompts, which allowed me to sit back in my chair and watch the AI take away my job. But the fact is, ChatGPT couldn't. Just like Jasper, Writesonic and many other chatbots then failed.

And that's a good thing, because I still have a job!

The thing is, without a sufficient supply of content, models cannot produce anything interesting. You can certainly spend a few hours providing relevant information, but in that case, it would be much easier to write everything yourself, wouldn't it? So, rather than trying to outsource my work completely, I found an alternative use for AI for writing.

I have to admit that there are those who would disagree with me. Some creators have had great success relying on GPTs to write entire books:

Write With AI: Guide to Craft Bestsellers with AI Tools

But for me, ChatGPT turned out to be the best tool to combat WSP (White Paper Syndrome). I don't know about you, but I tend to have only an outline and a title when writing articles and reports. It's pretty hard to get started with that, so I turn to AI to help me make an outline or develop alternative narrative options.

Here are the prompts I use to create an outline:

Make an outline for an article on [subject title]

Give me the key points for an article about [subject title]

Draft an article outline on [subject title], including key points and subtopics.

And here are a few more for idea generation to tap into various angles and niche topics:

What are the latest trends in [industry name] that could reshape the future?

What are the biggest challenges people in [industry/niche] are facing, and how can they overcome them?

What’s a common mistake [target audience] makes in [specific process, e.g., launching a startup], and how can they fix it?

How did [successful person or company] overcome a significant obstacle in their business journey?

How to [achieve a specific goal] with [specific tool/strategy] in [industry]?

It is also important to note that the above prompts don’t guarantee you will get the perfect plan or idea.

However, such inquiries will get you to the right point very quickly.

And if you need more useful prompts for ChatGPT, you'll find them here:

How to Save Money on AI Tools with Simple Prompts

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