Summary How to Use AI to Do Stuff: An Opinionated Guide open.substack.com
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The text discusses the use of AI and the lack of user documentation, recommending Claude, a Large Language Model, for writing.
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- AI is a powerful tool that is rapidly advancing and being used in various applications.
- Large Language Models (LLMs) are the main focus of AI applications, with companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic developing their own models.
- AI can be used for writing, generating ideas, creating images and videos, working with documents and data, and obtaining information.
- There are both free and paid options available for utilizing AI tools, but it is important to consider their limitations and ethical concerns.
- AI has the potential to revolutionize various industries and fields, but caution must be exercised in its use to ensure accuracy and ethical practices.
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This opinionated guide discusses the use of AI and the lack of user documentation for powerful AI systems. Claude, a Large Language Model, is recommended for writing.
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This opinionated guide provides an overview of using AI and highlights the release of increasingly powerful AI systems. User documentation for these systems is lacking, with only Twitter influencer threads available. Claude, a Large Language Model, is a useful tool for writing,
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This opinionated guide provides an overview of using AI and highlights the release of increasingly powerful AI systems. User documentation for these systems is lacking, with only Twitter influencer threads available. The guide aims to serve as an orientation to the current state of AI
Claude, a Large Language Model, has been designed to be less likely to act maliciously and can store a large amount of information. It is a useful tool for writing, with GPT-4 being the most capable AI tool currently available.
There are four major image generators available, including Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Adobe Firefly. Stable Diffusion is open source and requires effort to get started but can produce great results. DALL-E is incorporated into
Claude 2 is a great tool for working with text and PDFs. It has shown impressive results in summarizing complex academic articles and can be interrogated with follow-up questions. However, it is important to check the results for accuracy as these
In this excerpt, the author discusses the use of AI as a tool and emphasizes the importance of considering its weaknesses before applying it to a specific purpose. The author also mentions the use of Descript, a video tool with helpful AI features. Another commenter