AI Tools & Plug-ins

Primary AI Chatbots

Note: the following AI ChatBots have ‘free’ versions and some also have ‘upgrade’ versions available; all generate text, translate varying counts of languages, write creative content & suggestions (including suggested code, when applicable), and answer questions in a conversational & informative way.

Bard (now known as Gemini) by Google: https://bard.google.com/chat

  • can read data off of image uploads (PNG, JPG)

  • can access up-to-date content as it is connected to the Internet (Google)

Claude (by Anthropic): https://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F

  • can handle largest character/token counts of the 3 (purported up to 100,000 tokens); enabling it to accept and provide summation feedback on very large file data-sets or groupings of text.

  • can easily copy and paste date (or upload files) into Claude for analysis review & feedback.

  • has an optional upgrade option to Claude Pro (available in US and UK)

ChatGPT (by OpenAI): https://chat.openai.com/auth/login

  • Quickly synthesizes information.

  • Makes broad connections due to its large database.

  • Generates new content, rather than simply listing existing resources.

  • Responses are well written and easy to read.

Planning

Show Me Diagrams (a ChatGPT plug-in): https://gptstore.ai/plugins/showme-redstarplugin-com

  • Generates Diagrams (Gaant charts & Network diagrams)

  • Generates project timelines, dependencies, and progress visualization.

Meeting Notes & Tasks Automation

Microsoft Teams ‘Premium’ version (including GPT by OpenAI): https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/intelligent-meeting-recap-in-teams-premium-now-available/ba-p/3832541

  • With intelligent recap in Teams Premium, you’ll get automatically generated meeting notes, recommended tasks, and personalized highlights to help you get the information most important to you, even if you miss the meeting.

ChatGPT: https://tactiq.io/learn/how_to_use_chatgpt_for_meeting_notes#:~:text=To%20use%20ChatGPT%20for%20meeting%20summaries%2C%20simply%20provide%20it%20with,key%20decisions%20from%20this%20transcript%3F%22

  • To use ChatGPT for meeting summaries, simply provide it with the full transcript and use specific prompts to request a summary. The AI then processes the content, identifies the key points, and delivers a brief summary. Here are a few prompts: "Can you summarize the key decisions from this transcript?"

Otter.AI: https://otter.ai/

  • An AI meeting assistant that records audio, writes notes, captures action items, and generates summaries.

Prototyping

Autodesk Fusion360: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription&plc=F360

  • Generates 3D designs

  • Streamlines Product development

  • Supports sketching, free-form modeling, surface modeling, and more

Catia:  https://www.3ds.com/products-services/catia/

  • 3D modeling and simulation

  • Generative shape design

  • Interaction with the product

Ansys Discovery: https://www.ansys.com/products/3d-design/ansys-discovery

  • Enables interactive 3D software models

  • Simulation-driven design tool

Time and Cost Management

Smartsheet: https://www.smartsheet.com/solutions/project-management

  • Generates clear explanations and recommendations

  • Offers business insights

  • Generates advanced formulas to streamline the work processes at scale

Control Management

WebPilot (a ChatGPT plug-in): https://www.webpilot.ai/

  • Analyzes and collates relevant information

  • Generates improved accurate project-related data

Writing Assistant

Microsoft 365 Copilot: https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-your-copilot-for-work/

  • Assists with spelling and grammar, clarity, and readability

  • Generates text in a variety of styles, including technical, creative, and conversational

  • Generates code in various programming languages

Power Apps

Microsoft Power Apps: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/microsoft-365/business/microsoft-powerapps

  • MS Power Apps is a low-code application development platform that allows users to create mobile and web apps without writing code. It includes a variety of AI features, such as AI Builder, which allows users to build custom AI models without coding.

Google App Sheet: https://about.appsheet.com/how-to-create-an-app/

  • App Sheet is a no-code application development platform that allows users to create apps from spreadsheets. It includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered suggestions for data entry and analysis.

Kissflow: https://projectmanagers.net/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-kissflow-software/

  • Kissflow is a low-code workflow automation platform that allows users to automate business processes without writing code. It includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered decision-making and process optimization.

Nintex: https://www.nintex.com/

  • Nintex is a low-code application development platform that includes a variety of features for workflow automation, content management, and business process management. It includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered document classification and data extraction.

Mendix: https://www.mendix.com/platform/ide/

  • Mendix is a low-code application development platform that is specifically designed for enterprise applications. It includes a variety of features for enterprise development, such as security, scalability, and governance. It also includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered predictive analytics and chatbots.

Outsystems: https://www.outsystems.com/

  • OutSystems is a low-code application development platform that is known for its speed and scalability. It includes a variety of features for enterprise development, such as security, scalability, and governance. It also includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered predictive analytics and chatbots.

Salesforce Platform: https://www.salesforce.com/products/einstein-ai-solutions/

  • Salesforce Platform is a low-code application development platform that is specifically designed for CRM applications. It includes a variety of features for CRM development, such as sales force automation, customer service, and marketing automation. It also includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered lead scoring and chatbots.

Quickbase: https://www.capterra.com/p/157262/QuickBase/

  • Quickbase is a low-code application development platform that is known for its ease of use. It includes a variety of features for business applications, such as data management, workflow automation, and reporting. It also includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered data analysis and prediction.

AgilePoint: https://www.agilepoint.com/

  • AgilePoint is a low-code application development platform that is known for its flexibility. It includes a variety of features for business applications, such as workflow automation, business process management, and content management. It also includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered decision-making and predictive analytics.

Quixy: https://quixy.com/

  • Quixy is a low-code application development platform that is known for its affordability. It includes a variety of features for business applications, such as data management, workflow automation, and reporting. It also includes a variety of AI features, such as AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants.

Reading Assistant

Access PDFs and Docs (Plug-in): https://www.whatplugin.ai/plugins/access-pdf-amp-docs

  • Retrieves and organizes essential project-related documents and data

  • Interacts with your PDF documents, answers related questions, summarizes info, and allows you to chat with your PDF (will just need to enter your Google Drive link to start)

LinkReader (ChatGPT Plug-in): https://gptstore.ai/plugins/-gochitchat-ai

  • Reads and Analyzes the content of all kinds of links, like webpage, PDF, PPT, image, Word & other docs.

  • Extracts relevant information, data and insights

Workflow Management and Automation

ClickUp AI: https://clickup.com/

  • Generates dependency reports from project plans

  • Tracks progress on dependencies

  • Identifies potential risks

  • Ensures properly formatted and structured content

  • Predicts project data

  • Generates action items and insights processes at scale

Image, Text, Code Generation

Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home?callbackUrl=%2Fexplore

  • Text-to-image AI service which helps you in converting natural language prompts into unique images

  • Competitor to other generative AI artwork tools, such as Stable Diffusion and DALL-E

Azure AI (MS Cloud Platform): https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/ai/#overview

  • Builds intelligent applications such as chatbots, content generators, data augmentation services, and fraud detection services

Autodesk Revit: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/ai/#overviewGenerates design solutions based on constraints and objectives set by the user

  • Optimizes designs and generates design alternatives

GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot

  • Acts as an AI pair programmer that offers autocomplete-style suggestions as you code

  • Suggests lines or blocks of code to increase efficiency

Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/

  • Turns your text into video in minutes

  • Provides natural sounding AI voices in 120+ languages

  • Enables you to make your videos more engaging with 140+ AI Avatars

  • Edit as simply as a slide-deck, no experience required

VEED: https://www.veed.io/

  • Automates video editing tasks

  • Generates images from text

Risk Management

ChatGPT AI Assistant for Jira: https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1230962/chatgpt-ai-assistant-for-jira?tab=overview&hosting=cloud

  • Intelligent issue tracking

  • Predictive analysis

  • Automating tasks

  • Risk identification

  • Efficient resource management

Workflow Management and Automation

ClickUp AI: https://clickup.com/

  • Generates dependency reports from project plans

  • Tracks progress on dependencies

  • Identifies potential risks

  • Ensures properly formatted and structured content

  • Predicts project data

  • Generates action items and insights processes at scale

Image, Text, Code Generation

Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home?callbackUrl=%2Fexplore

  • Text-to-image AI service which helps you in converting natural language prompts into unique images

  • Competitor to other generative AI artwork tools, such as Stable Diffusion and DALL-E

Azure AI (MS Cloud Platform): https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/ai/#overview

  • Builds intelligent applications such as chatbots, content generators, data augmentation services, and fraud detection services

Autodesk Revit: https://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2022/ENU/?guid=GUID-4E62D48A-783C-45F7-BD0D-F58E986E93F8

  • Generates design solutions based on constraints and objectives set by the user

  • Optimizes designs and generates design alternatives

GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot

  • Acts as an AI pair programmer that offers autocomplete-style suggestions as you code

  • Suggests lines or blocks of code to increase efficiency

Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/home

  • Turns your text into video in minutes

  • Provides natural sounding AI voices in 120+ languages

  • Enables you to make your videos more engaging with 140+ AI Avatars

  • Edit as simply as a slide-deck, no experience required

VEED: https://www.veed.io/

  • Automates video editing tasks

  • Generates images from text