15 Ways AI Increased My Productivity in 2024
As a tech enthusiast, I’ve been following the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in various fields. In 2024, I had the opportunity to experiment with several AI-powered tools and services, which significantly boosted my productivity and workflow. In this article, I’ll share with you 15 ways AI increased my productivity, as well as my wishlist for 2025.
1. Programing with AI
I found ChatGPT to be incredibly helpful in coding, particularly for tasks like writing CSS selectors, regular expressions, and testing regular expressions. With AI’s assistance, I saved around a month of programming time.
2. Explaining Code
When working with code written by others, I used ChatGPT to explain what a block of code does. The AI not only told me what the code does but also broke it down to help me understand each section.
3. Debugging Code
I fed code and error messages to ChatGPT, and it identified the issues I was encountering. This feature saved me a significant amount of time and frustration.
4. Customer Sentiment Analysis
When I updated one of my products, I used AI to analyze user sentiment. I fed the data to the AI, and it provided me with interesting charts and insights without requiring extensive programming.
5. Creating Images
I used Midjourney to create album covers for my music projects. The AI generated high-quality images that matched my vision.
6. Filling and Fixing Photos
I applied AI-powered fill and fix features in Photoshop to enhance my photos, removing distractions and improving overall quality.
7. Generating Vector Graphics
I used Adobe’s generative vector fill to create vector-based images, which I could then ungroup and resize as needed.
8. Monthly Images for E-commerce
I created monthly images for my wife’s e-commerce business using Midjourney, which helped to evoke the desired theme.
9. Audio Editing
I used Adobe’s Enhance Speech AI tool to improve the quality of low-quality audio recordings.
10. Auto-Tracking
I employed an AI-powered auto-tracking feature in my camera to follow my movements while filming.
11. Project Research
I used ChatGPT to research topics related to my projects, such as the best practices for bending aluminum.
12. Writing in the Bathroom
I took advantage of the iOS 18 feature that allows for voice-to-text transcription, enabling me to record thoughts and ideas anywhere, anytime.
13. Improving 3D Print Quality
I used AI to analyze G-code and improve 3D print quality, as well as to manage print jobs and reduce the risk of jams.
14. Flying Drones
I used my AI-powered drone to capture property footage for a security camera installation project.
15. Video Editing
I wish I could use AI to remove pauses and other waste from video clips, as well as to generate video clips for music videos and B-roll.
What I’d Like AI to Do for Me in 2025
- Remove pauses and other waste in video clips
- Clean up ums and uhs from audio takes
- Provide audio repair capabilities similar to Adobe’s Enhance Speech tool
- Generate video clips for music videos and B-roll
- Manage incoming email and filters
- Dimension 3D models from photos
Conclusion
AI has come a long way in the last few years, and I’m excited to see where it will take us in the future. I hope that AI will continue to integrate into my workflow, making it more efficient and productive. What about you? How have you used AI in 2024, and what do you hope to see in 2025?
FAQs
Q: What AI tools did you use in 2024?
A: I used ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe’s Enhance Speech tool.
Q: How did AI improve your productivity?
A: AI helped me save time, reduce frustration, and increase the quality of my work.
Q: What do you hope to see in 2025?
A: I hope to see more advanced AI-powered features in video editing, audio editing, and 3D modeling.
