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The New AI Bosses

By Ali ·

Four tools that are replacing the old way of working. Here's exactly how to use each one — step by step, for free.

Step 01 — Claude — AI Data Analyst

  • Create a free account at claude.ai.
  • Upload your file directly into the chat — PDF, Word doc, spreadsheet, or just paste your text.
  • Tell it what you need.
  • Get a clean, structured breakdown in seconds. Ask follow-up questions to dig deeper.

Example prompts: Summarize the key points What are the main insights in this data? Compare these two sections and highlight the differences

Pro tip: The longer and messier your file, the more impressive the result.

Step 02 — Gemini — AI Image Generator

  • Go to gemini.google.com and sign in with your Google account. It’s free.
  • Switch to image generation mode and describe what you want. Be specific — mention style, colors, mood, and purpose.
  • Browse the results and pick your favorite.
  • Download and use directly in your content, presentations, or client work.

Example prompt: A minimalist logo for a luxury skincare brand, gold and white, clean and modern

Pro tip: Add words like “professional”, “high-end”, or “brand identity” to your prompt for better results.

Step 03 — NotebookLM — AI Knowledge Summarizer

  • Go to notebooklm.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
  • Create a new notebook and upload your source — PDFs, YouTube links, Google Docs, audio files, or copied text.
  • Ask it to summarize, extract key points, or create a study guide.
  • Get a clean organized summary in a fraction of the time it would take to read or watch the full thing.

Example prompt: Give me the 5 most important takeaways from this

Pro tip: Upload multiple sources at once and ask it to compare them or find common themes.

Step 04 — ChatGPT — Still Useful for These

  • Go to chat.openai.com. The free version is enough for most tasks.
  • Use it for quick everyday tasks — writing and editing emails, brainstorming ideas, drafting social media captions, answering quick questions.
  • Try voice mode on mobile for hands-free thinking and note-taking.
  • Explore the GPT Store for specialized tools built on top of ChatGPT for specific niches.

Example prompt (instead of being vague): Write a punchy 2-line Instagram caption for a video about AI tools, casual tone.

Pro tip: Be specific in your prompts. Instead of “write me a caption,” describe the tone, platform, and topic.

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