9 AI Tools Every Creator Should Know About

Each week, I test the latest AI tools, and here’s a curated list of nine that could transform how you create, present, and manage content. Below, you’ll find a practical example for each tool to showcase how it can work in real-world scenarios.

1. Google Notebook LM
   Imagine you’re a researcher compiling articles, studies, and notes for a report. You upload these to Notebook LM, creating a centralized, searchable knowledge base. Now, instead of digging through separate files, you can have interactive conversations with your own data, quickly pulling insights and even generating audio summaries to share as podcast-style clips.

2. Google Illuminate
   If you’re a professor or educator wanting to break down complex academic papers, Google Illuminate can be a game-changer. You can use it to transform articles into engaging audio discussions for students, making difficult material easier to digest and offering an interactive format for classroom discussions or online coursework.

3. Napkin AI
   Let’s say you’re preparing a report and need data visuals but lack the time for detailed design work. With Napkin AI, simply type in keywords or content summaries, and it generates infographic-quality visuals instantly. It’s a perfect solution for building polished graphics for client presentations or turning data into eye-catching visuals for social media.

4. Gamma
   You’re about to pitch a project to potential investors and want to avoid spending hours on PowerPoint. With Gamma, you type a single-line prompt like “Startup pitch for eco-friendly packaging,” and it generates a complete presentation outline with tailored visuals. You can easily customize the slides, allowing you to focus on your pitch’s content instead of its design.

5. Flow by Speechmatics
   Imagine you’re developing a voice-based app, such as a customer service chatbot for a busy call center. Flow can recognize multiple speakers and handle background noise, ensuring the system responds accurately even in hectic environments. It’s ideal for creating responsive, conversational experiences where accuracy and speaker recognition are key.

6. Haen AI Avatars
   You’re creating an onboarding video for new employees but want a personalized touch. Haen AI allows you to generate a custom avatar based on a text prompt, like a friendly HR rep who explains company policies in a video format. You can even add motion, making the avatar more engaging and relatable for new hires.

7. Mistral Large 2 (Pixol)
   Suppose you’re an art director working with complex briefs that include both text and visual references. Pixol’s multimodal AI can analyze your uploaded images and accompanying text, helping generate creative suggestions or automating part of the design process. It’s especially useful for visual projects where text and imagery need to align seamlessly.

8. Lucid Presenter
   For a corporate training session, you want an interactive presentation with animations, graphs, and infographics. Lucid Presenter lets you input text-based content, which it transforms into a sleek, animated presentation that integrates with live platforms like Zoom. It’s perfect for making content more engaging without needing extensive design skills.

9. Audiobuild
   Imagine you’re a podcaster who needs a quick voiceover or audio summary for an episode. Upload your script or notes to Audiobuild, and it generates a natural-sounding narration, complete with pacing adjustments. This is ideal for podcasters, video creators, or anyone needing professional audio content on short notice.