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From Scrappy Websites to Product-Market Fit: Our AI Journey Continues 🚀
Your Weekly AI Intel on Claude, ChatGPT & That Voice Recorder Everyone's Talking About.
Tim Cakir
November 06, 2024
There's something incredibly energizing about finding your product-market fit, isn't there?
I've been riding that entrepreneurial high lately, and I can't help but share some exciting updates with you. The AI training program is thriving, and our new Fractional AI & Automation service has hit the ground running.
In fact, I'm thrilled to announce that we've partnered with our first client - though "partner" feels more accurate than "client" because they're exactly the kind of forward-thinking, boundary-pushing founders that make this work so rewarding.
Speaking of exciting developments, I've got to come clean about something - that first AI Operator website?
Let's just say it wasn't winning any design awards 😂.
But here's the thing: sometimes done is better than perfect, especially when you're validating ideas.
The good news? A complete redesign is in the works, and I can't wait to show you what's coming in the next couple of weeks.
The new site will perfectly reflect our core values of Curiosity, Simplicity, and Efficiency - principles that not only guide AI Operator but represent everything I believe in.
You know what I've learned along this journey?
While I'm passionate about taking risks and embracing growth, I've come to appreciate that not everyone shares that same drive - and that's perfectly okay. This realization has been surprisingly freeing, allowing me to focus my energy on those who are ready to embrace the AI revolution alongside us.
As our community continues to grow, I'm increasingly focused on one question:
How can I help you harness AI to focus on what you love while automating the rest?
This newsletter is your resource, your weekly dose of AI insights, and I want to make it even better.
What topics would you like to see covered? What challenges are you facing in your AI journey?
Drop me a reply - I personally read every response, and your feedback shapes the content we create.
Now, let's dive into this week's carefully curated selection of AI tools, insights, and practical guides that will help you stay ahead of the curve.
Let's grow together! 🌱
Today at a glance:
News:
Claude's Enhanced PDF Analysis
Anthropic has released a major upgrade to Claude's PDF processing capabilities. The AI can now handle documents up to 100 pages long, processing both text and visual elements like charts and tables with impressive accuracy. This is particularly exciting for businesses that regularly work with complex documents - financial teams can analyze reports more efficiently, while legal professionals can process contracts faster than ever before.
Tech Giants Embrace AI for Email
Apple CEO Tim Cook and entrepreneur Mark Cuban have shared insights into how they're using AI to manage their overwhelming email volumes. Cook has integrated Apple Intelligence for creating email summaries, while Cuban relies on Google's Gemini to help generate automated responses. Both report significant time savings and improved productivity through these AI tools, suggesting that AI email management is becoming an essential tool for busy professionals.
ChatGPT Search vs Google
A fascinating comparison between ChatGPT Search and Google has revealed the current state of AI-powered search. While ChatGPT Search shines with its ad-free results and concise answers, it still hasn't quite caught up to Google's real-time information accuracy and comprehensive search capabilities. The technology is rapidly evolving though, and while it might not be ready to replace traditional search engines entirely, it's becoming an increasingly valuable tool for different types of queries.
One Guide : Personalizing ChatGPT with Memory & Custom Instructions
ChatGPT becomes more useful when it understands your needs and remembers important details. Here's how to set up these features to make your conversations more productive.
Step-by-Step Setup
1. Set Up Custom Instructions
- Go to ChatGPT settings
- Enable Custom Instructions
- Fill out both instruction boxes (aim for 1500 characters)
- Answer the guiding questions for best results
2. Configure Memory Settings
- Go to Settings → Personalization → Memory
- Click "Manage Memory" to review stored information
- Remove any unwanted entries
- Make sure memory is turned on
3. Control Remembered Information
- Use "remember this" for important information
- Without this prompt, ChatGPT chooses what to remember
- Check stored memories regularly
4. Use Private Mode When Needed
- Find "Temporary Chat" in model selector
- Custom instructions stay active
- Memory features turn off
- Perfect for private work
5. Maintain Your Settings
- Review custom instructions periodically
- Clean up old memories
- Remove outdated information
- Update as your needs change
In a recent workshop with 50 founders and entrepreneurs, over 90% were surprised by how much ChatGPT knew about them through these features.
This highlights the importance of managing your AI's memory and customization settings actively!
One Media:
In addition to the guide above, I've recorded a detailed video walkthrough of these ChatGPT features. If you want to see these settings in action and learn some extra tips, check out the full tutorial here: Watch the video
Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel - I'll be sharing more in-depth AI tutorials and tips in the coming weeks.
One Tool: An AI Voice Recorder That's Changing the Game
I've been testing the PLAUD NOTE recently, and I want to share my experience with this fascinating AI voice recorder. It's a credit card-sized device that's been making my life easier, especially during business meetings and important conversations.
The device packs some impressive features - it can record both ambient sound and phone calls, with 64GB storage that holds up to 30 hours of recordings. It works with 59 languages and uses GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 for transcription and summarization. The MagSafe compatibility means it attaches easily to your phone when needed.
My journey with it hasn't been perfect - the first unit I received had battery issues, only lasting 3-4 hours instead of the promised 30. However, the company's customer service impressed me by quickly sending a replacement. I've been using it extensively since then, from recording business negotiations in Turkey (great for those "I never said that" moments) to creating mindmaps from casual coffee shop conversations.
What makes it particularly useful is that you don't need your phone to record - it works independently. The dual recording modes give you flexibility, and the AI integration means you're not just recording conversations, but understanding and summarizing them too. Privacy is also well-handled with solid data protection measures.
For $159, you get the device, a black magnetic case, charging accessories, unlimited cloud storage, and 300 minutes per month of AI transcription using GPT-4 and Claude 3.5. While it's not perfect, it's an exciting glimpse into how AI-integrated hardware can enhance our daily lives.
TL;DR:
📰 Claude gets beefier with PDFs while Apple and Cuban tackle email chaos with AI, as ChatGPT challenges Google's search dominance
💻️ Level up your ChatGPT game with my comprehensive guide to memory features and custom instructions
📼 Watch my detailed tutorial on maximizing ChatGPT's personalization potential
🔨 Meet PLAUD NOTE: Your $159 AI-powered recording companion that transcribes and summarizes in 59 languages