When ChatGPT launched on November 30, 2022, it single-handedly spurred an AI revolution that has been simmering for years. OpenAI’s APIs are now powering thousands of commercial and open-source projects and applications. And six months after the launch, ChatGPT plugins are finally adding the last secret ingredient the witty chatbot needed to reach its full potential. 💡 Before you start… Want to find more world-class AI tools? Be sure to…
Continue ReadingIn the beginning, there was ChatGPT, an AI chatbot based on the GPT-3.5 large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI. And ChatGPT was smart. It had wit, charm, and an almost encyclopedic knowledge of language and culture. But ChatGPT was also flawed in its design — it lacked autonomy and volition to perform complex tasks without human supervision. If LLMs were to write their origin story, this would make for…
Continue ReadingDo you find yourself drowning in a sea of half-finished notes and forgotten ideas? Linking Your Thinking (LYT) is another note-taking system trying to wedge its way into the personal knowledge management (PKM) community with a promise of a more effective and satisfying note-taking experience. A promise that sounds too good to be true? Let’s find out. In today’s article, you’ll learn what Linking Your Thinking is, how it works,…
Continue ReadingIn the 1970s, British educational consultant Tony Buzan called mind mapping “a Swiss Army Knife for the brain.” Now that large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 has gone mainstream, you can use the power of AI for creating structured mind maps faster than ever before. The concept of a mind map is brilliant in its simplicity. All you need to get started is a central idea or problem—this could be…
Continue ReadingIn the 1950s, AI could barely wrap a checkers (draughts) game before running out of memory. Fast forward seven exciting decades, large language models (LLMs) — AI systems that can understand natural language — are becoming an essential tool in our digital toolboxes. In today’s article, we review some of the best AI tools for productivity that will help you deal with all kinds of projects coming your way in…
Continue ReadingIn 1966, the world met ELIZA. She wasn’t a particularly charming celebrity, a revolutionary politician, or even a groundbreaking scientist. In fact, she wasn’t a person at all.
Read ArticleSkype was once a leading communication platform that changed the way people interacted with each other online. Often credited with revolutionizing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, Skype is considered a pioneer of online communication. But here’s the thing — they’re not the top dog anymore. Skype’s popularity has waned over the years leaving many to wonder what happened to the once-dominant platform. Did they drop the ball, or were…
Continue ReadingOnce an oddity in the cubicle world, the remote/hybrid work model is gaining a significant foothold in the job market. And now that the pandemic has opened the floodgates to flexible work schedules, it seems we’re ready for another twist—a 4-day workweek. Or are we? When Henry Ford doubled the pay of his employees to $5 and trimmed work time from 8 to 9 hours per week, he raised a…
Continue ReadingOverflowing to-do lists, missed deadlines, lost documents—if you feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up with life, we have something to cheer you up. The PARA method is a simple knowledge management tool that will make your work and life more organized in a jiffy. After a well-received Building a Second Brain, Tiago Forte is back with another book. This time, he goes under the surface and breaks down his signature…
Continue ReadingIt’s time to burn your pencils and shred your notebooks because AI note-taking is taking over. Ok, we may be getting ahead of ourselves — jotting things down is still a thing (and it will be in the predictable future). But sometimes pen & paper doesn’t cut it. So, what exactly is AI note-taking, and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know. 💡 Before we dive in……
Continue ReadingChatGPT is undeniably one of the most remarkable yet controversial developments in recent years. Created and launched by OpenAI in November 2022, this AI chatbot became an overnight sensation and has now gained over 100 million users within 3 months. In this article, we compare some of the best ChatGPT alternatives, complete with pricing, features, and use cases. 💡 Before you start… Want to learn more about ChatGPT and OpenAI?…
Continue ReadingOpenAI is a research company that aims to promote and develop “friendly” AI. Last year’s ChatGPT and DALLE-2 managed to take AI mainstream, and now the company is looking to make a few new friends, with Microsoft reportedly planning to pump $10 billion into the business. But where did it all start? What’s the impact of AI? When will robots become sentient? Ok, we don’t know the answer to the…
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