This is the final lesson in this series. We will now turn the theoretical knowledge we have acquired into practice. Below you will find a list of specific and mostly free tools that you can start experimenting with right away. The best way to learn is by doing it yourself.
- Tools for Text Generation
These are the most versatile and fundamental AI tools, ideal for learning how to create prompts.
- Recommended platforms:
- ChatGPT (OpenAI): The most popular model; its free version (GPT-3.5) is an excellent starting point for learning and experimentation.
- Google Gemini: A competitive model from Google, often performs well on creative tasks and is integrated with the Google ecosystem.
- Microsoft Copilot: Its advantage is free access to the internet, which allows it to work with current information.
- Sample tasks to get started:
- Ask for a summary of a long article from the internet.
- Create a meal plan for three days, using the ingredients provided.
- Write an outline for an email in response to a request for a quote.
- Tools for Image Generation
These allow you to transform text descriptions into unique graphics and photos.
- Recommended platforms:
- ChatGPT (OpenAI): Offers a free pool of “credits” for generating images every day.
- Leonardo.Ai: Offers a large free pool of “credits” for generating images every day and has many advanced options.
- Microsoft Designer (Image Creator): An easy-to-use tool integrated with Copilot, based on the advanced DALL-E 3 model.
- Sample tasks to get started:
- Generate an avatar for your social media profile.
- Create an illustration for a blog post based on its title.
- Design a concept logo for a fictional company.
- Tools for Video Generation
This is a dynamically developing field. These tools allow you to create short video clips from text or images.
- Recommended platforms:
- RunwayML: One of the leaders in this category, it offers a free plan that allows for initial experiments.
- Pika.art: A popular alternative with a similar free access model.
- Sample tasks to get started:
- Turn a static image you generated earlier into a short, animated clip.
- Generate a 3-second video based on a description, e.g., “a drone flying over a mountain landscape at sunrise.”
Final Advice:
Don’t try to master all the tools at once. Choose one that interests you the most and spend time experimenting with it. Understanding the mechanics of one tool will make it easier for you to learn others.
Congratulations!
You have completed this introductory series of lessons on the world of AI. You now have a solid foundation not only to understand this technology but also to use it consciously and effectively. This is just the beginning of a fascinating journey. Good luck!
