AI tools

Find a tool that fits what you want to do.

You do not need every AI tool. Start with one that fits something you actually want to do, learn its basics, and add another only when you have a reason.

A useful starting point

These tools have different strengths and approaches. None is presented as the best choice for everyone.

01Everyday AI assistant

ChatGPT

A flexible AI assistant for questions, writing, planning, brainstorming, learning, files, and everyday problem-solving.

Good starting uses

  • Ask questions
  • Explain unfamiliar topics
  • Write or improve text
  • Brainstorm ideas
  • Plan projects or everyday tasks
  • Work with files or images when supported
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02Conversation, reading & writing

Claude

An AI assistant that can help with conversation, writing, explaining ideas, and working through longer material.

Good starting uses

  • Explain complicated ideas
  • Draft and revise writing
  • Summarize longer material
  • Brainstorm
  • Think through a problem conversationally
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03Google AI assistant

Gemini

Google’s AI assistant for questions, ideas, writing, planning, and working with information across supported Google experiences.

Good starting uses

  • Everyday questions
  • Brainstorming
  • Writing help
  • Planning
  • Exploring information
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04AI-assisted web research

Perplexity

A research-focused AI service designed to help explore questions using information from the web and linked sources.

Good starting uses

  • Research a topic
  • Find sources to inspect
  • Compare information from multiple places
  • Begin researching something current

Always open and check important sources yourself.

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05Design & creative AI

Canva

A visual design platform with AI-assisted tools for creating and editing designs, images, presentations, documents, and other creative material.

Good starting uses

  • Make simple graphics
  • Create presentations
  • Design social posts
  • Generate or edit visual ideas
  • Turn an idea into an editable design
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06AI voice & audio

ElevenLabs

An AI audio platform for generating natural-sounding speech and working with voice-based content.

Good starting uses

  • Turn written text into spoken audio
  • Create narration
  • Experiment with AI voices
  • Produce voice tracks for videos or presentations
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Features, free limits, and pricing can change. Check the tool's official site for current details.

Last reviewed: September 2026