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Within the last few weeks, several tech giants have released free versions of powerful chatbots.

For example,OpenAIs o3-miniandGoogles Gemini 2.0are now available for users within a free-tier account.

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Its no secret that AI headshots are a thing.

Users can pick between 300 pre-made headshot styles (professional, casual, etc.)

to suit their preferences.

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The process is user-friendly and the more selfies you upload, the better the results.

Ive gotten several sub-par images with less than satisfactory results.

But overall, this site is a good option when a regular selfie just wont do.

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The platform offers smooth, natural-sounding text-to-speech that closely matches human intonation and emotion.

The downside of this free tool is that some of the AI-generated voices still seem very robotic and unnatural.

The lack of customization compared to paid tools is noticeable.

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You may have to play around with it a little more than you would a premium tool.

Ive found that by tweaking the pitch and speed, the voice gets fairly realistic.

Utilizing Azure AI, Infografix allows users to generate infographics through simple text prompts.

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The customization options are really good considering this is a free platform including 1,500Googlefonts.

Vague inputs with missing information may result in less accurate or useful infographics.

This just isnt the case here.

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Infografix is a valuable tool for quickly creating visually appealing infographics without the need for design skills.

However, users requiring more advanced design capabilities might encounter some limitations.

Transcription: Riverside.ai

There are plenty of AI transcription tools available, butRiverside AIdoesnt require a subscription.

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The platform is user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that simplifies the recording process for both hosts and guests.

There are some cons like technical issues.

Ive had the platform freeze a few times during recordings as well as the audio-video syncing process.

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Uploading recorded files can be extremely time-consuming, especially if your internet connection is on the slower side.

The playful chat interface makes the interaction fun and user-friendly.

This is a fun tool to help kids discover the principles of animation while encouraging creativity.

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By leveraging AI, the platform simplifies the creative process, allowing users to generate high-quality visuals quickly.

Users can customize templates or design from text prompts within the web internet tool or via the mobile app.

I designed the cover of my last book using Playground, so I think it’s worth it.

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However, while these tools are useful, the need for human oversight to ensure accuracy is a must.

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