Using AI to Augment My Workflow and Increase Productivity
As someone who tests AI tools as part of my work, I’ve had the opportunity to explore various AI-related technologies and see what they can do. In my line of work, I wear many hats, including running a small business with my wife, working with industry groups, and developing security software for WordPress users. I’m constantly working on projects, ranging from 3D printing to composing and publishing music.
ChatGPT Plus – $20/mo
I’ve found ChatGPT to be a very useful tool in my workflow. With ChatGPT Plus, I’ve essentially doubled my programming output. I use it to help me with common-knowledge programming, such as getting code examples and reverse engineering comments on various programming boards. I’ve also used it to research tasks, sometimes throwing math problems at it, and all sorts of other questions and problems I’m dealing with.
Midjourney – $10/mo
I’ve also had a lot of fun experimenting with Midjourney, which I use to generate images for my wife’s online business. I pay an extra $10/mo for Midjourney because it allows me to describe artist styles and lets me riff off a vast array of stylistic choices. DALL-E 3, which comes with my ChatGPT Plus fee, doesn’t present as much choice. I’ve found that Midjourney does a far better job of generating an image that incorporates elements of the hobby than DALL-E 3.
Photoshop Generative Fill – Honorable Mention
I pay for Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite, which includes Photoshop. While I don’t like paying for it, I’ve been using Photoshop since before there was generative fill, and it’s a product I use almost every day. I often use generative fill in concert with Midjourney and DALL-E 3.
Conclusion
As someone who uses AI tools to augment my workflow and increase productivity, I’ve found that ChatGPT Plus and Midjourney are essential tools in my arsenal. While I pay for other AI tools, these two are the only ones I use regularly.
FAQs
Q: Do you use any other AI tools besides ChatGPT Plus and Midjourney?
A: Yes, I use Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite, which includes Photoshop.
Q: Why do you pay for Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite?
A: Because I’ve been using Photoshop since before there was generative fill, and it’s a product I use almost every day.
Q: Have you tried any other AI image generation tools besides Midjourney and DALL-E 3?
A: Yes, I’ve tried other AI image generation tools, but Midjourney and DALL-E 3 are the only ones I use regularly.
Q: Do you recommend any AI tools that you didn’t mention in this article?
A: Yes, I recommend exploring other AI tools to find what works best for your specific needs.
