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Welcome to our quick guide on generative AI! In just three minutes, you’ll discover what generative AI is, its incredible applications, and how you can use it to create personal documents and content.

Definition of Generative AI 

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, from text and images to music and videos. It uses algorithms and large datasets to understand patterns and generate unique outputs. Essentially, generative AI can think creatively, much like a human.

Overview of Generative AI Applications

Generative AI is changing the way we work, research, learn and develop content like text, video and images. Let’s walk through some key applications: 

  • Text Generation: Tools like OpenAI’s Chat GPT-4 can write articles, stories, and even code.
  • Image Creation: DALL·E is an image generation app. Type a detailed description of what you want to see in text, and it will create the image. Try asking for a fat blue cat wearing a rubber ring, smoking a cigar, sitting on a deckchair on the moon and you’ll be amazed.  Of course, you can use it for serious work and design too! 
  • Music Composition: AI models like Jukedeck create original music tracks.
  • Video Production: Try an app like Synthesia to create videos with AI-generated avatars.

To get the best results from generative AI, writing a good prompt is essential. Here are some tips:

  • Be Specific: Clearly state what you need. Instead of ‘write a story,’ try ‘write a short story about a dog who travels the world in UK English for children aged nine.’
  • Include Details: Provide context and important details. For example, mention the tone, style, and any key points you want included.
  • Use Examples: Show examples of the output you expect, if possible.
  • Ask for Sources: If you’re writing for a business or academic audience, you’ll often need to provide primary sources for your content. Be sure to ask your generative AI platform to provide these and give it examples of the format.

By using clear and detailed prompts, you’ll direct the AI to produce what you’re looking for.

Features and Benefits

The features and benefits of generative AI are amazing. Here are a few highlights:

  • Speed: You’ll be amazed at how quickly AI can produce content, saving you time.
  • Creativity: AI helps generate ideas and unique content, which is great when your brainstorming session gets stuck.
  • Efficiency: AI automates repetitive tasks, to make you more productive.
  • Personalisation: You can tailor content to your needs, to a specific audience or individual.

Using Generative AI for Personal Documents and Content

Now, let’s see how you can use generative AI to create personal documents and content. Whether you need a CV, a blog post, or social media updates, generative AI has you covered. 

  • Personal Documents: You can ask AI tools to draft professional CVs, cover letters, and even personalised emails. Again, remember to write a detailed and specific prompt. Your outcome will be better.
  • Creative Content: Ask it to write engaging blog posts, creative stories, or compelling social media content with just a few prompts.  You can get a first draft and edit it using commands like ‘Shorten’ or ‘Rewrite in informal tone of voice.’
  • Customisation: AI can adapt the length and style of the content to match your individual voice and requirements.

Real-World Examples

There are a lot of generation AI platforms already on the market. So where do you start?  Here are some real-world examples of AI tools easily available today: 

  • ChatGPT: Create conversational text for customer service or content writing. The free version can give you a limited number of prompts per day.
  • Canva: Design professional graphics with AI-assisted features. Again, a free version can get you started, and save time on design work.
  • Jasper: Is a paid application to generate marketing copy.

Using Generative AI Ethically

While generative AI offers amazing capabilities, what’s most important is that we use it ethically. Here are some things to keep in mind: 

  • Respect Privacy: Avoid generating content that includes sensitive or personal information without consent.
  • Verify Information: Check the accuracy of the AI-generated content, especially when sharing information.
  • Acknowledge AI Usage: Be transparent about when and how you’re using AI in your content creation. At this point I am going to be 100% clear that AI was used to generate the content for this video script.
  • Avoid Harm: Do not use AI to create misleading, harmful, or offensive content.
  • Proofread: Always read over the results of an AI prompt, edit manually, delete or replace anything you are not happy with or do not want to share.

By following these principles, we can ensure that generative AI is used responsibly and benefits everyone.

Generative AI can super-charge your creativity and productivity. Log on and explore these tools today. If it’s your first time, I guarantee you’ll be amazed. Thanks for watching, and happy creating! 

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