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152 - Claude vs. ChatGPT: A Real-World AI Showdown with Elizabeth Knopf

Apr 16, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Knopf, an expert in AI and automation, shares her insights on the latest ChatGPT features and how they're reshaping business practices. She highlights the evolving landscape of AI tools like Grok and Claude, emphasizing their potential over traditional giants like Google. Elizabeth explores practical applications such as transforming social media content and generating ads, while also discussing automation tools like Make.com, showcasing how businesses can streamline workflows and gain valuable meeting insights effortlessly.

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INSIGHT

ChatGPT Dominates AI Space

ChatGPT's rollout of new features consistently dominates the AI space due to its vast user mindshare.
Despite Google's distribution advantage, poor marketing lets OpenAI overshadow it in AI advancements.

ANECDOTE

AI Converts Twitter to LinkedIn

Nikolas transformed a Twitter thread on Greenland's sale into a professional LinkedIn carousel with AI, no edits needed.
The AI generated infographics and layout automatically, beautifully reformatting social media content for different platforms.

ADVICE

Leverage AI for Ad Scaling

Use AI to scale ad testing by updating old ads with modern products and messaging.
You can be very lazy with prompts and still generate compelling new ad copy quickly and effectively.

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Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Liz Knopf (https://x.com/leveragedupside) about the wild week in AI, from Grok releasing image editing software to OpenAI's phenomenal advancements in the same space.

We dive into how these tools are becoming incredibly easy to use and their potential impact on various aspects of business. Liz shares her initial thoughts on ChatGPT's new features and how they might overshadow even giants like Google. We also explore practical applications, such as transforming social media content for different platforms and generating compelling ads.

Later in the episode, we shift gears to discuss the power of automation using tools like Make.com, offering a glimpse into how businesses can streamline their workflows by connecting different software. We even touch upon leveraging AI to process meeting transcripts from platforms like Google Meets to gain valuable insights.

Questions This Episode Answers:
How can AI simplify the creation of professional-looking marketing materials?
What are some practical applications of AI in sales and marketing?
How can automation tools like Make.com save time and improve efficiency in business operations?
What is a basic example of how Make.com can automate a series of tasks?
How can AI be used to extract valuable information from recorded meetings?
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This week we covered:

00:00 The Impact of AI Tools

03:04 Image Editing Revolution

05:50 AI in Marketing and Content Creation

09:08 Claude vs. ChatGPT: A Comparative Analysis

11:56 Visualizing AI News

15:07 The Future of AI in Daily Life

17:51 Automation with Make.com