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.
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