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Welcome to the ninth edition of Aioli, the newsletter that demystifies AI, making it accessible for your daily life.

From time to time, I like to review my ChatGPT history to see what it has helped me out with, as someone who has just about entirely replaced Google with ChatGPT (or Perplexity, if I need sources). This week, I used ChatGPT to:

-figure out how to unstick a zipper on a sailboat sail cover that hadn’t been unzipped for many years

-generate the CSS code for changing the color of a link in a client’s email newsletter to override the template’s general link color, within seconds

-design multiple landing page versions for a client

-review an itinerary for an upcoming trip to provide recommendations on neighborhoods to stay in and where to eat/what to see

What are you using ChatGPT or other LLMs for? Tell me here so I can share with the class!

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TODAY’S SPREAD

• 🎥 Summarize and chat with Youtube Videos Directly in Google’s Gemini

• 🧐 Commonly used words from ChatGPT are showing up in academic writing

• 🗂️ Convert any file in ChatGPT

• 🏁 A Quick-Start Guide to Leveraging Generative AI for Personal and Professional Growth

• ☕️ La Marozocco Dreams Up Espresso Machine Concepts

AI Training

Summarize and chat with Youtube Videos Using Gemini

In a Nutshell: Google Gemini has introduced a new "Extensions" capability that enables users to interact with external tools, like YouTube, so that you can chat about videos to get a deeper understanding, or get a quick summary.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Navigate to the Google Gemini website.

2. Locate the gear icon at the bottom-left corner, choose Extensions, and activate the YouTube extension.

3. Return to the Chat interface and enter in the prompt using the following structure: "@youtube Provide a summary of this video [Youtube URL]"

How You Can Use This: Experiment with requesting Gemini to clarify complex ideas presented in a video, offer practical examples, or devise practice exercises.

Personally, this will save me so much time because I used to have to export the video transcript from a 3rd party site and copy and paste it into ChatGPT to get video summaries. There is so much valuable content on Youtube, but sometimes I don’t have the time to sit and watch a 10 minute long video, so this is a great way to get the key points faster. I can see this being very helpful with home renovation DIY videos and having each step written out carefully, or generating a supplies list for Home Depot based on the video.

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Terms associated with AI are becoming more common in academic writing

Recent analysis by Andrew Gray, a librarian at University College London, indicates that research papers published in 2023 are exhibiting a notable increase in the usage of certain terms frequently employed by AI chatbots such as ChatGPT. These terms include words like "intricate," "meticulously," and "commendable."

Gray's findings reveal a significant uptick in the prevalence of these AI-associated words in academic writing from 2022 to 2023. This trend points to a growing reliance on ChatGPT among researchers for assistance in drafting their papers.

I already have a list of words that I intentionally remove from any AI-generated content because I cringe everytime I see anything published with “delve”, “gamechanger”, “dive in”, or other repeat-offender phrases that ChatGPT loves to use. Another reminder to use AI as a thought-starter, and then polish off the content yourself.

ChatGPT Use Case of the Week

Convert any file on ChatGPT

This one’s going to save a lot of headaches. When in doubt, just ask ChatGPT.

For example, convert a PDF into a Word file or an MP4 into a GIF!

Convert the attached file from [current file format] to [desired file format]

[Attach file]

Getting Started with Generative AI

A Quick-Start Guide to Leveraging Generative AI for Personal and Professional Growth

Many people have inquired about the best way to begin exploring AI, and I've found that my responses often lack the structure and clarity I strive for. To address this, I've created a concise guide that encapsulates all the essential points I want to communicate. This guide is a distillation of my own learnings, designed to help you grasp the basics of AI, its potential applications, and offer practical advice on how to start leveraging it effectively to enhance your productivity and creativity. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience with AI, I believe this guide will provide valuable insights and help you navigate this exciting field with greater confidence and understanding.

If you find this helpful, please share it with a colleague, friend, or on social media so that others can learn too!

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AI-Generated Photos of the Week

(more!) AI Espresso Machine Concepts

Last week, I featured Tina Bobbe’s stunning AI espresso machine concepts that were widely circulated on the internet. The artist posted a new collaboration with La Marzocco yesterday, and I wanted to include it here an excellent example of a brand capitalizing on the AI-augmented art trend:

“I had the pleasure of working with La Marzocco on some conceptual espresso machines. We visually experimented with materials for a sustainable future and designed espresso machine concepts using recycled plastic, recycled concrete, recycled 3D printing filament, recycled aluminium and recycled sheet metal.” - Tina Bobbe (@tinabobbe)

Thanks for reading. Your curiosity fuels this journey.

Until next time!

Meg 👩🏻‍💻

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