What’s the Deal with AI?
The best part? Many of these AI services are available for free, on both your computer and your mobile device.
You’ve probably already heard about Artificial Intelligence, or AI, in the news or in conversation. It may sound complicated and technical, but you don’t need to be a computer genius to use it! You can think of it as a kind of “smart” assistant that lives in computers, phones, and other devices. Think of it as a tool that can do things that usually need human thinking, like understanding words, recognizing pictures, or giving helpful suggestions.
AI is becoming more and more common, and you might already be using it every day without even realizing it. It's built into many of the products and services we love. For example, your voice assistant like Alexa or Siri relies on AI to understand your commands.
AI Tools You Might Already Be Using
AI can make everyday life a bit easier and more fun. While you may not know it, AI is likely already helping you with tasks like these:
Finding your way. Have you used a map app on your phone, like Google Maps or Apple Maps? AI helps those apps figure out the best route, avoid traffic, and give you directions.
Staying healthy. Some smart devices and apps use AI to help you stay healthy by reminding you to take medicine or tracking your steps.
Enjoying your hobbies. AI can help you enjoy things you love, like suggesting new movies or shows on Netflix or organizing the photos on your phone.
Keeping in touch. It can also make it easier to stay in touch with family by making video calls run more smoothly or reading text messages aloud.
AI Tools You Might Find Useful
Chat and Conversation AI: These are digital assistants you can chat with to get answers, write, and brainstorm ideas.
ChatGPT: A popular chat AI for conversations and writing. Also a DAI staff favorite!
Google Gemini: Google's AI for conversations, content, and images.
Claude: An AI for detailed chats and document summaries.
Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft’s search engine for chatting and getting information.
Image and Art Tools – AI tools that turn your ideas into pictures or art.
DALL·E – Lets you describe a picture, and it creates the image for you.
Stable Diffusion – Tool to create pictures or customize images.
Helpful Productivity Tools – AI that helps you organize information and get tasks done faster.
Notion AI – Can summarize notes or help plan projects.
ChatPDF – Lets you ask questions about a PDF or document and get answers.
Specialty AI Tools – AI for specific hobbies or tasks.
Aiva – Can compose music based on your ideas.
Lumen5 – Helps turn text into videos.
Replika – A friendly AI companion you can talk to anytime.
a NOTE ON USING AI SAFELY
AI can be very helpful, but it is not perfect. Sometimes it makes mistakes, so always double-check important information, especially about health or money. Many AI tools also collect data, so it is wise to read privacy policies before using new apps. And because scammers now use AI to create fake messages or emails, be cautious about sharing personal information. Used carefully, AI can still be a safe and enjoyable tool that makes life easier and more connected.
Contact us to learn more about how to simplify your life with AI!