The Daily AI Show A New Take on Boxing Day with Cutting-Edge Free AI Tools!
Jan 5, 2025
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https://www.thedailyaishow.com
In today's episode of the Daily AI Show, Brian, Beth, Jyunmi, and Andy shared a lively discussion about AI tools and technologies of 2024 that they'd be retiring as they look ahead to 2025. This episode kicked off with an exploration of Boxing Day traditions, drawing a clever parallel to the idea of cleaning up and organizing as we end the year. The team explored the ever-changing landscape of AI tools, the necessity of pivoting between them, and anticipated the technologies they'd continue using into the new year.
Key Points Discussed:
- Clearing Out Old Tech: The hosts spoke about the idea of metaphorically cleaning house by retiring AI tools that no longer add value to their workflows. Jyunmi mentioned phasing out writing tools like Jasper, while Andy and Brian discussed moving away from certain coding platforms in favor of more effective ones like Replit.
- Image Creation Evolution: Brian expressed his experience with various image creation tools throughout 2024, noting significant changes and his hope for more stability in 2025. The conversation hinted at continual advancements in this sector, as team members described shifting preferences toward more comprehensive platforms.
- Copilot's Misses: A notable mention went to Microsoft Copilot, which some users found did not meet expectations, a sentiment echoed in the chat. The crew speculated about future improvements or alternatives, pondering Microsoft's strategy post-acquisition of AI-centric companies like Inflection AI.
- Free AI Tools: An intriguing thread in the conversation was about the use of free AI tools for those cautious about costs. The hosts noted perspectives on getting by without spending on subscription-based AI services, referencing platforms like Google Workspace and Meta's offerings.
- AI in 2025: As the podcast aimed its gaze toward the future, the discussion set the stage for Monday's episode, where the hosts will venture predictions for AI advancements in the coming year.
Episode Timeline
- 00:00:00 ๐งฐ Intro Chatbot Builders
- 00:00:33 ๐ Welcome and Boxing Day Intro
- 00:01:23 ๐ฆ Decluttering Tech for 2025
- 00:02:03 โ What Tech Are You Ditching?
- 00:02:39 ๐ Writing Tools - Jasper, Hyperwrite
- 00:04:48 ๐ค Wrappers with Great UI
- 00:05:43 ๐ Jasper vs. ChatGPT
- 00:07:05 ๐ป Coding Assistants - Grimoire
- 00:08:47 โจ๏ธ GitHub Copilot & Alternatives
- 00:09:53 ๐ค Beth's Coding Tool of Choice
- 00:10:28 โจ Perplexity for Coding
- 00:11:33 ๐ค Specialized Coding Assistants vs. Perplexity
- 00:12:01 ๐ ๏ธ Andy's Coding Tool Shift
- 00:13:53 ๐ง Replit and Roadblocks
- 00:14:13 ๐ค What is Boxing Day, Really?
- 00:16:40 ๐บ๐ธ American Perspective on Boxing Day
- 00:17:23 ๐ค Chatbot Builders & Retune
- 00:18:52 ๐จ Image Creation Tools in Flux
- 00:20:53 ๐ผ๏ธ Midjourney, Leonardo, Meta, and More
- 00:22:59 ๐ฎ Image Creation in 2025
- 00:23:30 โจ Glyph and Image Prompting
- 00:24:57 ๐ฃ๏ธ Voice AI - Pie and Poe
- 00:26:28 ๐ค Microsoft's Acquisition of Inflection AI
- 00:28:47 โ Jimmy's Tech Discard List
- 00:30:10 โ๏ธ Integrating AI into Existing Tools
- 00:31:20 ๐ Google Workspace and AI Integration
- 00:33:05 ๐ธ Microsoft Copilot - A Miss?
- 00:35:42 ๐ฐ Free AI Tools
- 00:38:14 ๐ค Grok, Meta AI, and Free Access
- 00:39:09 ๐ฝ๏ธ Free Video Generation Options
- 00:39:53 ๐ค Claude's Potential
- 00:41:39 โ๏ธ Claude as a Superior Writer
- 00:42:34 ๐ Notebook LM and Competitors
- 00:43:43 ๐๏ธ Show Announcements and Wrap-up