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Week 1 – AI Tools for Everyday People
Unlock the AI advantage you've been missing. The first essential weekly toolkit has arrived. Each week, we handpick the most powerful AI tools, resources, and quick tutorials specifically designed to give creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators like you an unfair advantage. Here's this week's arsenal, deploy it wisely.
This week’s picks are built for creators, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who want to use AI without needing a PhD or a dev team.
🧠 AI’s New Frontier: Consciousness?
Just this week, AI startup Anthropic announced a research initiative exploring whether advanced AI systems, like their Claude model, might exhibit signs of consciousness or experiences. While they don’t claim current AI is sentient, they argue it's no longer responsible to assume definitively that it is not. Business InsiderThis development underscores the rapid advancements in AI and the importance of understanding and utilizing AI tools in our daily lives.
🧰 Tool of the Week: ChatGPT Custom Instructions
What it is:
A built-in feature in ChatGPT that lets you set preferences – like tone, writing style, or the type of responses you want.
Why it matters:
You can guide ChatGPT to respond exactly how you like – like “write in simple terms” or “sound like a mentor.”
How to use it:
Visit chat.openai.com
Click your name or profile icon in the bottom-left
Select Custom Instructions
Fill in how you'd like ChatGPT to behave
💡 Pro Tip: Use plain English. Example: “Talk to me like I’m a beginner who wants simple, helpful answers.”
👉 Want to personalize ChatGPT like a pro?
Download our Custom Instructions Cheat Sheet
📄 Workflow to Steal: Summarize Any Article Automatically
Want to get the gist of a long article without reading the whole thing?
Use this 👉 Everyday AI’s Article Summary Template (Coming Soon) (It’s HERE)
Just paste a link or text, and let AI do the work.
📰 In the AI News: Canva’s Magic Design ✨
Canva has just stepped up its game with a revolutionary new feature: Magic Design. Now, you can generate stunning templates with just a single prompt. Imagine creating presentations, resumes, and flyers from scratch in seconds! 🚀
No more endless tweaking or searching for the right design. Just give Canva a prompt, and let its AI magic do the rest. Whether you're a pro designer or a beginner, this tool is sure to save time and spark your creativity. 💡✨
Give it a try here: canva.com/magic-design
“Interested in a step-by-step guide on using Canva’s Magic Design feature? Drop a ‘YES’ in the comments!”
💡 Everyday AI Tip: ChatGPT ≠ Google 🌐
Don't ask ChatGPT to "look things up" — it’s not a search engine! But that doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly useful. Here’s what ChatGPT excels at:
🔍 Simplifying Complex Ideas
Ask ChatGPT to break down difficult concepts into simple terms or explain them from different perspectives.
🧠 Brainstorming Content or Workflows
Need fresh ideas for content, strategies, or projects? ChatGPT can help spark creativity and generate tons of ideas in minutes.
🎓 Acting Like a Personal Coach, Tutor, or Writer
Whether you need help with learning a new skill, getting feedback on your writing, or crafting your next presentation, ChatGPT is your go-to assistant for personalized guidance.
👉 Build your AI research stack in under 5 minutes and start leveraging ChatGPT for more than just basic searches.
Grab the Everyday AI Research Toolkit
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