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When you think about AI, what comes to mind? For most of us, it’s chatbots running models like GPT, Gemini Pro, and Opus. I personally use Gemini and Claude, though those are far from the only options out there.
While chatbots are great general-purpose tools, sometimes you’re looking for something that’s more specialized. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few AI tools I use regularly and personally recommend.
Do you use any other AI tools besides chatbots? 10 votes Yes, I use other AI tools. 60 % No, a chatbot is all I really need. 40 % I've tried to, but ultimately find a chatbot is good enough. 0 % Other (Tell us in comments) 0 %
Google NotebookLM
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Beyond my work at Android Authority, I am also working on several other writing projects, including a non-fiction book. When it comes to research and organizing my thoughts, I trust in NotebookLM. While I’ve used a few other similar alternatives, NotebookLM is still the one I use the most overall.
What I really like about it is that you don’t have to worry about hallucinations, as it only pulls from the data and sources you feed it. This includes PDFs, Google Docs, Slides, website links, and even YouTube videos.
Another area where NotebookLM shines is its Audio Overviews, which transform your uploaded data into conversational, podcast-style breakdowns. This is an easy way to share your notes and ideas with others, or just to see all your data played out in a very different way that might open up new creative doors for you.
Not a fan of Gemini? I should also mention OpenNotebook. While I haven’t been using it as long, it is essentially a clone with a few core differences. First, its audio breakdowns are shorter and less comprehensive. It’s also worth noting that OpenNotebook supports many other AI models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and others.
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