AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic AI Tools of 2025: The Hits and Misses"
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Dec 30, 2025 Discover the top AI tools of 2025 as the hosts analyze must-haves like ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot. They discuss why MidJourney fell out of favor due to competition and lack of API support. Learn about Gemini and Nano Banana Pro’s impact on visuals, and hear about the incredible voice cloning capabilities of Eleven Labs. The compact toolkit for creators in 2026 is revealed, emphasizing a strong LLM, voice synthesis, and an image generator. Tune in for lively exchanges and expert insights on the future of AI technology.
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Pick Models By Strength
- Use multiple LLMs for different tasks instead of one single model.
- Rely on ChatGPT for general tasks, Claude for writing/deep thinking, Gemini for multimodal, and Copilot for Office workflows.
Claude Saved A Tough Debugging Night
- Conor used Claude to help a junior developer debug a bug that stalled for days.
- He emphasizes Claude's strength as a writer and powerful reasoning companion.
Cancel Tools When Better Options Arrive
- Stop paying for tools that no longer fit your workflow.
- Consider cancelling MidJourney if Google/OpenAI image tools and integrations meet your needs.