What AI tools should I use (and what for?)

Hey feel good fam!

For a tech girlie, it took me a long time to figure out how I could integrate AI into my workflow. There was that aspect of originality that I struggled with as a creative. We’ve all probably already seen this tweet:

I do think that no matter what field you’re in, there are ways that you could integrate AI into your workflow without sabotaging the quality and integrity of your work. You just have to find the right tools for you.

I’ve actually been digging into more AI tools lately to see what is currently on the market and who it’s really made for. Here’s my research so far:

For writing & content creation

ChatGPT

Best for: Writers, entrepreneurs, creators

Great AI assistant for ideating, editing, creative brainstorming and more

Claude

Best for: Researchers, knowledge workers, those seeking long-form clarity

A more nuanced AI chatbot known for it’s clean, contextual reasoning

Jasper

Best for: Marketing teams, brand writers, agencies

Creates conversion-optimized copy for websites, ads, emails, and social posts.

Sudowrite

Best for: Fiction writers, screenwriters, poets

Creative co-writer that helps expand scenes, describe characters, and overcome writer’s block.

Productivity & Research

Notion AI

Best for: Creators, project managers, systems thinkers

Integrates seamlessly with Notion to summarize, brainstorm, and write inside your workspace.

Mem AI

Best for: Knowledge workers, thinkers, lifelong learners

A smart note-taking app that uses AI to link thoughts and surface insights automatically.

Perplexity AI

Best for: Researchers, curious minds, fast fact-checkers

An AI-powered search engine that gives cited, conversational answers to complex queries.

Granola

Best for: Teams, remote workers, meeting-heavy roles

Automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings—plus action item tracking.

Coding & Dev Workflows

GitHub Copilot

Best for: Developers, software engineers

AI pair programmer that completes code, offers suggestions, and speeds up dev workflows.

Cursor

Best for: Beginner coders, startup teams

AI coding assistant and IDE built on top of GPT, designed for intuitive code collaboration.

Replit Ghostwriter

Best for: Students, tinkerers, indie developers

Online IDE with AI features for writing, debugging, and collaborating on code.

OpenAI Codex

Best for: App builders, product teams

Powers coding tasks and app prototyping with natural language inputs.

Business, Marketing, & Ops

YouScan

Best for: Social media teams, brand analysts, PR professionals

AI-powered social media listening tool with image recognition and sentiment tracking.

HubSpot AI

Best for: SMB marketing teams, growth marketers

Generates emails, blogs, CTAs, and social posts using HubSpot's CRM-integrated AI tools.

Tome

Best for: Founders, consultants, corporate communicators

Builds beautiful slide decks and visual storytelling from a prompt.

Browse AI

Best for: Researchers, ops teams, digital marketers

Scrapes websites and monitors pages using no-code workflows and bots.

If you want more AI tool recommendations, check out this free resource from Hubspot.

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