You’ve used ChatGPT and Resume.io, but did you know there’s a whole universe of cool tools beyond the usual suspects? This article dives into Gen AI applications that boost your productivity (and amusement levels!).

Disclaimer: Please use any AI tool responsibly.

Anthropic’s Claude: Generative AI for Emails and Documents

Are you looking to level up your emails and documents? Claude, Anthropic’s advanced AI assistant, is here to help. This powerful tool can assist you with everything from crafting compelling emails to generating professional reports and presentations.

While the free open beta version, Claude.ai, isn’t as powerful as its paid sibling, it’s still a great alternative to ChatGPT. Here’s an example of what it can do when asked to adapt a segment of the EMA Energy 2050 Committee Report into an email:

In case it’s hard to read, here’s the email:

[Subject: Thoughts on Singapore’s Energy Transition Plans

Dear Professor [Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I recently came across some interesting developments regarding Singapore’s energy landscape and climate change initiatives, and I would greatly value your insights on these matters.

Singapore has recently raised its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by or around mid-century, with a particular focus on decarbonizing the power sector. The Energy 2050 Committee has assessed that it’s technically viable for Singapore’s power sector to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy security and affordability.

Some key points include:

1. The challenge of limited renewable energy potential in Singapore.
2. The need to balance decarbonization efforts with economic trade-offs.
3. Potential economic growth opportunities in sustainable energy solutions.

Given your expertise in this field, I’m curious about your thoughts on these developments. Specifically:

1. Do you think the 2050 net-zero goal for the power sector is realistic for Singapore?
2. What challenges and opportunities do you foresee in this transition?
3. How might these changes impact Singapore’s position in the global energy market?

I would greatly appreciate any insights you could share. If you have time, perhaps we could discuss this further during your office hours?

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,

[Your Name] ]

Claude is designed with strong ethical principles, affirming it won’t generate harmful content or false information. And it’s transparent about its limitations, so you can trust its output while maintaining your critical thinking skills.

Just remember — Claude should augment your skills and not replace hard work entirely!

AI Dungeon: An Interactive Experience

Need a spark to aid your creativity or a quick break from work or school? Or, are you one of those who used to enjoy the Choose Your Own Adventure gamebooks?

Try AI Dungeon! It’s a text-based AI roleplaying tool that uses GPT-3 to generate coherent, relevant text that continues your story creatively. You can choose from various story genres and settings or create your own scenario. As you provide more details and context in your story, the AI becomes better at generating text that fits within that scenario.

AI Dungeon allows you to input what your character sees, says or does to continue the story or generate an image for further immersion. If you’re out of brain juice, click ‘Continue’ so it can do the thinking for you. The best part is that AI Dungeon has a free plan! You’ll have access to fewer features, but it’s no less fun.

Autodraw: An Oldie but Goodie

AutoDraw isn’t new, having been launched by Google in April 2017 as part of an effort to showcase creative applications of machine learning. While it hasn’t seen significant updates or new features, it’s still a great app to use if you need something to entertain children with or to create a simple graphic!

All you have to do is sketch a basic shape, and the AI will recognize your drawing and suggest matching images. You can then select the best match, and the AI will complete the drawing.

Sometimes, the AI suggests wacky and fun images based on your basic sketches, often resulting in hilarious drawings. If you need a short break from your assignments or tasks, try using it! Creating silly drawings in just a few minutes can refresh the mind and boost productivity.

ElevenLabs: Giving Voice to Text

ElevenLabs is considered one of the better AI text-to-speech (TTS) software options out there. With advanced deep learning models that produce highly realistic and natural-sounding voices and support for multiple accents and languages, users can generate voiceovers for various types of content that sound impeccably lifelike.

It even offers voice cloning capability, allowing content creators without high-end equipment to maintain a consistent voice across different media types. (Note that if you do not use your voice, you must obtain appropriate permission!)

The free plan only allows users to use the content non-commercially without attribution, so please note!

Conclusion

As you’ve seen, there’s an interesting AI sidekick for almost everything. The key is diving in and experimenting; you’ll be amazed at how these tools can improve your skills and productivity. Or they’re simply fun! Remember to use AI as a springboard for your ideas, not a crutch. Stay curious, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to push the boundaries.