How Top Experts Use AI to Write, Code, and Run Their Business | Dan Shipper (Every)
Jul 21, 2024
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Dan Shipper, co-founder of Every, discusses using AI to write, traits of AI power users, and the evolution of AI in business. Topics include AI summarizing content, podcast production, building apps without code, and the emergence of 'managers of AI models' as a new career path.
AI assists in rapid content summarization and structured writing.
Using AI tools like Chat GPT enhances productivity and simplifies research for writers.
Deep dives
Using AI for Idea Generation and Summarizing
Using tools like Whisper and Chat GPT, the speaker walks through their process of idea generation and content summarization. By speaking ideas into a voice memo app and transcribing them with Whisper, they then rely on Chat GPT to extract key insights and organize content effectively, providing a structured foundation for writing.
Enhancing Writing Efficiency with AI
The speaker discusses the significant time-saving benefits of leveraging AI tools in the writing process. While tasks that used to take hours can now be completed rapidly, the overall time spent on writing remains consistent, allowing for more focus on diverse activities. The integration of AI tools like Chat GPT has streamlined the content creation process, empowering writers to explore a broader range of topics.
Optimizing Research and Editing with AI
The speaker emphasizes how AI simplifies research and editing activities for writers. AI models excel at summarizing complex information quickly, aiding in referencing past ideas effectively. By utilizing AI for critique and feedback, writers can enhance the quality of their content, gaining confidence in the accuracy and effectiveness of their writing.
Transforming Writing Processes with AI Applications
The speaker highlights the transformative impact of AI on various writing activities, from idea generation to content structuring. AI tools like Chat GPT have revolutionized the way writers approach tasks, enabling efficient ideation, editing, and decision-making processes. By integrating AI into writing workflows, individuals can amplify their productivity and creativity, marking a shift towards collaborative engagement with AI technology.
My guest today is Dan Shipper, co-founder of Every.
Dan co-founded Every and hosts a podcast called AI & I, where he has interviewed 25+ AI experts. He also recently launched Spiral, a new AI tool to help writers and creators save time and get more done.
We had a great chat about how Dan uses AI to write, the traits that top AI experts have in common, and why “managers of AI models” could be a new career path.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Using AI to turn rambling thoughts into writing
(00:57) Introducing Dan
(01:56) Writing before AI existed
(05:12) How AI helps in each step of the writing process
(07:19) Using AI to summarize content
(11:27) AI's role in podcast production
(15:23) The common traits across AI power users
(16:36) Tips to run your business with AI
(18:37) Creating your personal AI coach
(19:52) Why people struggle with using AI
(22:04) Using AI to build apps without code
(25:35) How the AI landscape is evolving
(29:10) Managers of AI models as a new career
(31:20) 3 steps for beginners to get started with AI
Get the interview takeaways: https://creatoreconomy.so/p/how-to-use-ai-to-write-dan-shipper
Where to find Dan:
X: https://x.com/danshipper
Newsletter and podcast: https://msha.ke/danshipper
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