Custom GPTs are offering specialized functionality for ChatGPT users, even as the core model’s growing versatility has decreased the novelty factor of these tailored assistants. While the initial excitement around custom GPTs has diminished somewhat, they still excel at streamlining repetitive tasks and integrating with company services. These specialized tools represent a practical middle ground between general-purpose AI and fully custom solutions, offering immediate utility for both personal and professional use.
1. Presentation slide maker
- Slide Maker has generated over one million conversations, automating both content creation and slide design for PowerPoint presentations.
- The tool streamlines the presentation process by drafting an outline based on user input, then generating complete slides with bullet points and relevant images.
- Users can quickly iterate on the draft outline before generating the final presentation, making it an efficient alternative to manual slide creation.
2. YouTube video summarizer
- Video Summarizer extracts and condenses key information from YouTube videos by simply pasting in the URL.
- The tool creates concise summaries of video content, such as product launches like the iPhone 16e introduction by Tim Cook.
- Users can drill deeper into specific aspects of the video through follow-up questions, making it easier to extract relevant information without watching entire videos.
3. Automation consultant
- Automation Consultant by Zapier helps users create “Zaps” that connect different applications to automate workflow processes.
- The custom GPT guides users through setting up specific automations like converting emails with certain subjects into Trello cards or adding ingredients to Google Sheets when saving recipes.
- This tool bridges the gap between ChatGPT’s conversational abilities and practical task automation outside the ChatGPT environment.
4. Creating diagrams
- Whimsical Diagrams transforms text prompts into visual representations including flowcharts, mindmaps, and sequence diagrams.
- The tool generates links to externally hosted diagrams that help explain complex systems or project workflows.
- Users can quickly visualize concepts that are difficult to communicate through text alone, enhancing understanding of relationships and processes.
5. ChatGPT use cases
- ChatGPT Use Cases for Work, created by OpenAI itself, helps users discover industry-specific applications for AI assistance.
- The tool provides structured prompts, templates, and suggestions tailored to a user’s specific company or industry.
- Users can learn practical ways to implement AI tools in their workflows, focusing on working “smarter not harder.”
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