Overview of AI Tools

The AI tool landscape is rapidly evolving. This lesson will help you navigate the options and choose tools that fit your needs.

Categories of AI Tools

1. General-Purpose AI Assistants

Tools that can help with a wide range of tasks:

• ChatGPT
• Claude
• Google Gemini
• Microsoft Copilot

2. Specialized Writing Tools

• Grammarly (grammar and tone)
• Jasper (marketing copy)
• Copy.ai (content generation)

3. Research and Knowledge Tools

• Perplexity (AI search)
• Notion AI (note-taking and organization)
• Research assistants

4. Productivity Integrations

• AI features in Microsoft 365
• Google Workspace AI
• Slack AI

Choosing the Right Tool

Consider these factors:

1. Your Primary Use Case: What will you use it for most?
2. Integration Needs: Does it work with your existing tools?
3. Privacy Requirements: Does your work have data restrictions?
4. Cost: Free tier sufficient or need enterprise features?
5. Learning Curve: How quickly do you need results?

Getting Started Recommendations

Next Steps

In the following lessons, we'll dive deep into using AI for specific tasks, starting with writing and communication.