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Another Crazy Day in AI: Slides at the speed of thought


Another Crazy Day in AI: An Almost Daily Newsletter


Hello, AI Enthusiasts.


It’s Tuesday evening—perfect for diving into some interesting AI news.


Enjoy the read and have a great night!


Here's another crazy day in AI:


  • The ChatGPT approach to slideshows

  • FLUX.1 raises the bar for AI image generation of human hands

  • Guide to running AI models without the cloud

  • Some AI tools to try out


 

TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: PowerPoint Productivity Hack with ChatGPT


Wix AI Image Creator/a robot working on a laptop alongside two humans

Image Credit: Matt Village on LinkedIn / Canva Mock Ups


Are you tired of spending hours crafting the perfect presentation? What if you could transform your ideas into professional slides with just a few clicks?


Matt Village, Co-Founder & CCO of Mindstream, has shared an eye-catching infographic on LinkedIn that's turning heads in the professional world. This visual guide breaks down how to harness ChatGPT's power to revolutionize your presentation creation process. It's a concise, practical roadmap for anyone looking to streamline their PowerPoint workflow.


Key points from the infographic:

  • Quick ChatGPT prompts for generating presentation outlines

  • Two methods for creating slides; (1) direct ChatGPT to PowerPoint approach, (2) using Microsoft Word as an intermediary step

  • Step-by-step instructions for each method

  • Tips for refining and personalizing your AI-generated slides

  • Advantages of incorporating Microsoft Word in the process

  • The potential to create professional-looking presentations in less time


If you've ever found yourself spending long hours fine-tuning presentations, Matt's infographic offers a promising alternative. By implementing these AI-assisted techniques, you might significantly reduce your preparation time while maintaining or even improving the quality of your slides. Consider giving this method a try for your next presentation – it could streamline your workflow and impress your colleagues with both efficiency and effectiveness.



Check it out here.

 

OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:


FLUX.1 raises the bar for AI image generation of human hands

/Benj Edwards on Ars Technica

Black Forest Labs' new AI model, FLUX.1, excels at generating realistic human hands, a challenge for previous models. Developed by the creators of Stable Diffusion, FLUX.1 offers three versions for diverse uses and shows promise in photorealism and prompt fidelity. The company plans to expand into video generation, aiming to revolutionize media creation.


Read more here.

 

Guide to running AI models without the cloud


/Jason Perlow on ZDNET


Jason Perlow explains how to run advanced AI models like Meta's Llama 3.1 on personal computers, highlighting benefits like data privacy, customization, and cost savings. The guide covers the Ollama platform, model management, and GPU optimization, empowering users to experiment with AI technologies locally.


Read more here.


 

SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:



  • Descript: AI video editor that simplifies editing videos and podcasts like writing a document


  • Easy Folders: Chrome extension for organizing files, history, and prompts in ChatGPT & Claude


  • Tidyread: auto-curates and summarizes feeds into a digest delivered at your preferred time


 

That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.


Catch us almost every day—almost! 😉


Wowza, Inc.

Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content: As part of our commitment to exploring new technologies, we used AI to help curate and refine our newsletters. This enriches our content and keeps us at the forefront of digital innovation, ensuring you stay informed with the latest trends and developments.

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