We tried these AI productivity tools. Here's what happened

Not every AI tool lives up to the hype—but some do.

View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences 04.30.24 By now, you've likely seen your share of breathless LinkedIn posts and articles touting the latest AI tool that will magically solve all your problems. One writer chose to believe the hype, and documented for us the surprises, disappointments, and freakish outputs she encountered. Her experiments remind us that these tools should be tested, if only to laugh at ourselves, and that some tools can be genuinely useful—once we take the time to find out why. Follow her journey and see our tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT. And if you're still looking for reasons to experiment with AI, sign up for our free AI Unlocked newsletter series and learn by example with us. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. I Tried These AI-Based Productivity Tools. Here's What Happened Hoping to make life easier, I tested six AI-powered tools meant to help me write better and work smarter. ADVERTISEMENT Dig Deeper What Is OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus, and Is It Worth It? OpenAI's subscription-only service costs $20 a month and includes access to the GPT-4 model. We signed up and tried it out. 17 Tips to Take Your ChatGPT Prompts to the Next Level Sure, anyone can use OpenAI's chatbot. But with smart engineering, you can get way more interesting results. Is This Real? A Guide to Detecting AI Text and More If you find yourself wondering whether something is written by an actual human versus generated by AI, you're not alone. These detection tools can help you tell the difference. Sign Up for the AI Unlocked Newsletter Series Find out how to use chatbots like ChatGPT in your professional and personal life. Sign up for WIRED's free five-day newsletter series to get started. Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Gadget Lab newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.