AI Pulse

Watercooler style insights on the AI tools setting the industry standard and what they're being used for. Frequently updated.

ChatGPT

The OG. It's the most flexible and widely used chatbot for a reason. Its latest versions are incredibly good at creative writing, coding, and general knowledge, making it a go-to for almost any task. For product design, it's a great co-pilot for brainstorming features or outlining user stories.

Gemini

Google's advanced model. It's a top competitor to ChatGPT, especially with its seamless integration across Google's ecosystem (like Gmail and Google Docs). Its latest image generation feature, Nano Banana, is considered one of the best for fast, precise image manipulation and editing, perfect for quick design mock-ups or visual assets.

Claude

The writer's secret weapon. Known for its extensive context window and thoughtful, creative responses. It's preferred by creative writers and programmers who need a chatbot that can handle long-form tasks and maintain a consistent tone throughout. Its ability to generate "Artifacts" like simple interactive code or documents in a separate tab makes it powerful for designers, too.

Midjourney

The master artist. While many tools can generate images, Midjourney is still often considered the gold standard for creating truly stunning, high-quality, and artistic visuals. It's the top choice for when you need a "wow" factor, like for a website header or a marketing campaign image.

Adobe Firefly

The professional's tool. Integrated directly into Adobe's Creative Cloud suite (like Photoshop), Firefly is trained on licensed, safe-for-commercial-use content. It's a must-have for product designers who need to create visuals without worrying about copyright issues.

Figma Make

The prototype wizard. This is a game-changer for product designers. You can go from a simple text prompt to a fully interactive, editable prototype in seconds. It allows teams to test and validate ideas at an incredible speed.

Lovable

The app builder. An emerging tool that lets you generate interactive apps or mock-ups from a simple prompt. It's another great one for product designers and developers who want to quickly bring a concept to life without extensive coding.

GitHub Copilot

The programmer's partner. It's an AI-powered code completion tool that suggests entire lines or blocks of code as you type. It significantly speeds up development and helps programmers of all skill levels write cleaner, more efficient code.