There are hundreds of AI tools now. But almost all of them are one of three kinds.
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1 · Chat assistants
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot. Back and forth, like a conversation. Best for writing, explaining and planning.
“What kind of AI tool are you? A chat assistant, a search tool that shows its sources, or a helper built into another app? Tell me plainly what you’re best at, and when I should use something else.”
2 · Answer tools that show their sources
Perplexity is the best known, and some chat assistants do this when web search is on. Best for anything current. Then click a source and check it yourself.
“Answer this question and list the websites you used, with links, so I can check them myself: [your question]”
3 · Built in helpers
Inside your email, phone, messages and documents, usually a sparkle or star button. Best for quick jobs where you already are.
“Summarize this in three short bullet points, and tell me if I need to do anything, and by when. [paste an email or message, with names and personal details removed]”
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Which do you actually need? Most people only need one chat assistant, plus the habit of checking sources.
⬇️ ALL PROMPTS FROM THIS TUESDAY’S VIDEO ⬇️
📌 Ask What Kind of Tool It Is
“What kind of AI tool are you? A chat assistant, a search tool that shows its sources, or a helper built into another app? Tell me plainly what you're best at, and when I should use something else.”
📌 Show Me Your Sources
“Answer this question and list the websites you used, with links, so I can check them myself: [your question]”
📌 Quick Summary
“Summarize this in three short bullet points, and tell me if I need to do anything, and by when. [paste an email or message, with names and personal details removed]”
👉🎬 Watch today’s Mini Lesson: all three, shown on screen.
Thursday: five safety checks before you download any AI app.
🐾 Debbie
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