March 2026
Beginner
272 pages
6h 12m
English
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3How Do I Get Started with AI?
The best way to learn how to apply AI tools in our everyday lives is, well, to use them! Through interacting with models and getting the hang of what type of outputs they spit back, we will acclimate to their temperaments; and believe me, they each have one!
Since 2022, we've seen an explosion of different types of tools launch in the market. Part of being proficient in knowing how to integrate well with AI is to know about the most useful tools on the market. In this chapter, I will outline some of these, especially those that have been incredibly useful for me.
Your AI Starter Kit
The following are some tools you can use right away:
Text and Code Generation
- ChatGPT by OpenAI (chat.openai.com) – versatile conversational model for brainstorming, drafting, tutoring, and light data analysis.
- Claude (Anthropic) (claude.ai) – long-context assistant focused on reasoning and summarization, with enterprise-grade safety features.
- Google Gemini (gemini.google.com) – multimodal assistant built into Google Workspace; handles text, images, and code with up-to-million-token context windows.
Image and Video Generation
- DALL·E (openai.com/dall-e-3) – text-to-image model that translates detailed prompts into accurate illustrations or product mock-ups.
- Midjourney (midjourney.com) – Discord-based art generator prized for distinctive, stylized visuals and rapid iteration.
- Runway (runwayml.com) – text-to-video engine with motion-control tools for quick storyboards, ...
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