Renewed Ambition’s AI Basics · Lesson 5 of 7
Goal: Explore more AI tools and pick the ones that match your interests and future plans.
Once you are comfortable with ChatGPT or Claude, try other tools. Each one is good at different things. Pick tools that match your goals — work, school, a trade, a business, or creative projects.
| Tool | Made by | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini | Works with Gmail, Google Docs, Maps, and YouTube; good if you already use Google | |
| Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft | Works with Word, Excel, and Outlook; helpful for office jobs |
| Perplexity | Perplexity AI | Answers with links to sources — good for research and checking facts |
| NotebookLM | Upload your own notes or study guides and ask questions about them | |
| Canva (Magic tools) | Canva | Flyers, resumes, social media posts, simple designs |
| Voice assistants | Apple, Google, Amazon | Hands-free reminders, timers, directions, and quick questions |
Match tools to your interests
| If you are interested in… | Start with |
|---|---|
| Construction and the trades | ChatGPT or Claude to learn trade terms and practice apprenticeship math; Perplexity to research apprenticeships |
| Office, customer service, admin | Microsoft Copilot or Gemini with Docs and email |
| Starting a business | ChatGPT or Claude for plans; Canva for flyers and logos |
| School or certifications | NotebookLM to study your notes; Claude or ChatGPT for practice quizzes |
| Music, art, video, content | Canva and the creative features in ChatGPT or Gemini (check the rules about using AI art commercially) |
| Health and wellness routines | Any chat assistant to plan routines — and your care team for medical decisions |
Tools change fast. New features and new tools come out every month. The skills in this course — clear prompts, checking facts, protecting your privacy — work with every tool.
Try it
- Choose one new tool from the list and ask it the same question you asked ChatGPT or Claude. Compare.
- Write down your top interest and the two tools you will use for it.
Check your understanding
1. Which tool works best with Google apps like Gmail and Docs?
Gemini (made by Google).
2. Which tool gives answers with links to sources?
Perplexity.
3. What skills work with every AI tool?
Clear prompts, checking facts, and protecting your privacy.
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