Notes from the Next Wave Podcast Episode

Introduction

• Hosts: Matt Wolf and Nathan L
• Topic: Utilizing AI in business and daily life
• Focus: Discuss actionable use cases for AI that enhance productivity and research.

Importance of Perplexity Over Google

• Perplexity Advantages:
  • Rapid research and idea generation.
  • Often provides better answers than Google.
  • Searches the internet for context, enhancing responses.
• Using Perplexity for Podcast Research:
  • Input guest names for detailed background information.
  • Offers videos, recent podcasts, and relevant content.
  • Ability to ask follow-up questions for deeper insights.

How to Set Perplexity as Default Search Engine

• Steps to change search settings in Google Chrome:
  1. Go to settings.
  2. Navigate to search engine.
  3. Manage search engines and add Perplexity.
• Once set, typing in the URL bar will default to Perplexity.

Nathan's Use Cases for Perplexity

• Research for Podcast and Meetings:
  • Better than LinkedIn for gathering comprehensive background info.
  • Provides context and follow-up questions for deeper engagement.

Matt's Guest Research Using Perplexity

• Interview Preparation:
  • Input context about guests for tailored questions.
  • Generates engaging and educational interview questions.
  • Effective for quick research before interviews or meetings.

AI in Daily Productivity

• Walking and Idea Generation:
  • Suggested method: Walk while recording thoughts.
  • Use apps like Otter or Super Whisper for transcription.
• Transcribing Conference Presentations:
  • Using Otter to capture and summarize key points from presentations.

Writing with AI

• Using AI for Document Creation:
  • Record answers to a questionnaire and transcribe.
  • Utilize tools like Descript and Claude to refine and format responses.
• Example: Answering a questionnaire from HubSpot effectively by recording responses.

Health and AI Tracking

• Tracking Calories and Protein Intake:
  • Custom GPT for tracking nutrition goals.
  • Easily log daily food intake and nutritional information.
• Potential for more advanced features like progress tracking and motivation.

Creating Short-form Video Content

• Script Writing for YouTube Shorts:
  • Using AI to generate scripts based on successful video transcripts.
  • Upload transcripts to Claude to create tailored scripts for new content.
  • Supports fast content creation while maintaining quality.

Audience Engagement

• Feedback Request:
  • Encouraging listeners to share their thoughts on the episode format.
  • Interest in further exploring AI use cases in content creation.

Conclusion

• Recap: The episode highlighted various practical uses of AI tools like Perplexity and Claude for enhancing productivity and creativity in business and content creation.