I’m an AI tools expert, and these are the only two I pay for [Video]

It’s only been about two years since generative artificial intelligence (AI) hit the mainstream as a new paradigm of productivity, but here we are — it’s everywhere. 

I test AI tools as part of my work. I’ll dig into just about any AI-related technology and see what I can make it do. Many of you have read my ongoing shootouts comparing AIs for programming and AI content checkers, among other kinds of tools. 

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But that’s using AI in a rigorous lab environment to provide test results to ZDNET readers. Like many of you, I’ve also started to use AIs to augment my workflow and increase my productivity.

I wear a lot of hats; I run a small business with my wife, who also has her own business, where I’m the tech guy and designer. I also work with a number of industry groups. I have a fairly …