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WW #001: Is AI Just Another Hype Train?

Unlike the Blockchain or the Internet, AI requires no buy-in from others to materialize its value.
WW #001: Is AI Just Another Hype Train?
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“Some people worry that artificial intelligence will make us feel inferior, but then, anybody in his right mind should have an inferiority complex every time he looks at a flower.”
— Alan Kay

Welcome to Wise Whale

There is an opportunity in front of you. In front of all of us.

Artificial Intelligence isn't coming; it's already here. We are in the swell.

It's going to change your life in ways you haven't imagined.

Wise Whale is here to help you take advantage of this opportunity.

This Week's Newsletter:

  • AI Prompts / Recipes:
    • A prompt that analyzes your (any) industry.
    • A prompt that helps you grow your YouTube channel.
    • A prompt that generates high-quality content ideas.
  • Question of the Week: Is AI a Hype Train?
  • AI Tools:
    • A familiar conversational AI Agent.
    • An AI Video Editor that YouTube links.
    • A tool that turns your text into real-sounding speech.
  • Recommended: Curated articles, tweets, & more.

AI Prompts & Recipes

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These prompts are designed to be copied & pasted into ChatGPT.

Generate Unique Content Ideas

Provide me with a list of 20 unique & highly compelling content ideas related to [topic] that will engage and inform my audience.

Analyze Your Industry Landscape

Provide a detailed analysis of the current landscape of the [INSERT INDUSTRY], focusing on emerging trends, key challenges, and potential opportunities. 

Include the most recent data and statistics. Identify the key players in this industry, providing a brief profile of each. 

Following this, offer a forecast of the industry’s trajectory in both the short-term (next 1-2 years) and long-term (next 5-10 years).

Analyze Your YouTube Channel

Act as an expert in YouTube growth & marketing. I'm going to give you details about my YouTube channel & I want you to suggest ways that can more effectively grow my audience, provide value, & generate revenue.

Is AI Just Another Hype Train?

This is a valid question shared by many of the folks I've talked to about AI because we want to know if it's worth investing our time & energy into learning.

Due to the nature of AI, it will likely have the most significant impact on any technological breakthrough up until this point.

The internet was a significant innovation that led to unprecedented access and reach. It allowed us to share information virtually instantly across the world.

Blockchain hasn't had the same level of impact as the internet but provided an unprecedented level of trust.

AI provides an unprecedented amount of time.

And here's the thing about time: it has value right out of the box.

Unlike the Blockchain or the Internet, AI requires no buy-in from others to materialize its value.

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Think about it: how many inventions in your lifetime had the potential to save you up to 50% of your time?


AI Tools

ChatGPT - A Conversational AI Agent

While I'm sure you've heard about ChatGPT, if there's only one AI tool you try, I recommend this one. It’s a perfect place to start with most tasks & AI solutions. Plus, it's only $20/mo.

ElevenLabs - An AI Text-to-Speech Synthesizer

This realistic AI text-to-speech tool generates natural audio narration from written text and offers customizable voice options.

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Opus.Pro - AI Long-Form Video Editor

This AI video editor solves the problem of repurposing long-form videos into shorter, vertical ones for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The tool is perfect for creators who want to reach a wider audience.


Recommended

Why AI Will Save the World | Andreessen Horowitz
There’s a full-blown moral panic about AI right now. But the real risk is losing the race to global AI technological superiority.

Have a wise week.

Thank you for reading the very first Wise Whale newsletter! I aim to help make AI more accessible and provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to use it effectively.

I hope you found this issue informative and actionable. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future topics.

See you next Monday! Until then, follow me on Twitter.