I test AI tools for a living, and these are the only two worth paying for [Video]

 Generative AI is everywhere. It’s hard to believe it’s been only about two years since this new paradigm of productivity went mainstream, but here we are.

As part of my job, I test AI tools. I’ll dig into just about any AI-related technology and see what I can make it do. Many of you have read my ongoing shootouts comparing AIs for programming, looking at AI content checkers, and more.

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But that’s using AI in a rigorous lab environment to provide test results to ZDNET readers. Like many of you, I’ve also started to use AIs to augment my workflow and increase my productivity.

I work a lot and I wear a lot of hats. I run a small business with my wife. My wife also has her own business, where I’m the tech guy and designer. I also work …