Emma discussed the upcoming Q&A session and mentioned that she would upload a secondary learning resource containing a categorized list of AI questions, ranging from beginner to more advanced levels. She noted that some questions from the Monday release were not covered during the previous session and would be addressed in the Q&A.

Understanding Opal: AI Agent Overview

Emma discussed Google’s new AI coding agent, Opal, which straddles the line between AI automations and agents by integrating decision-making capabilities into automated workflows. She explained the differences between AI assistants, automations, and agents, highlighting that agents can make independent decisions, while automations follow predefined if-then triggers. Emma also mentioned her excitement about experimenting with Opal and shared her plans to demonstrate ChatGPT’s agent mode for automating Canva posts and lead generation in next week’s AI at Work session.

Gemini Studio File Format Compatibility

Emma led a session on answering questions about Gemini Studio, focusing on file formats and compatibility. She explained that while Gemini Studio can handle PowerPoint files, some information may be lost due to compatibility issues with Apple’s Keynote format. Emma emphasized the importance of practicing asking questions and encouraged participants to submit questions for previous webinars. She noted that Gemini Studio supports a variety of file types, including Word documents, Excel sheets, PowerPoint slides, PDFs, and text files.

Gemini Models: Limitations and Alternatives

Emma explained the differences between Gemini models in Google Workspace and Google AI Studio, noting that the Workspace version uses an earlier, less powerful model that struggles with natural language interpretation, requiring precise input. She emphasized that this limitation makes Gemini unsuitable for small businesses looking to grow on the platform. Emma also mentioned that Rewind AI had shifted to Limitless AI, prompting a question about alternative time management and productivity AI tools for someone with ADD in an executive role, given their company’s adoption of MS 365.

AI Tools and Browser Updates

Emma discussed the transition from Rewind AI to Limitless AI and emphasized the continued relevance of Rewind AI’s security and searchability features. She recommended Rewind AI for its space-saving benefits and personal experience with its effectiveness, especially for AI-related tasks. Emma also highlighted Microsoft’s Edge browser updates, including its new Copilot feature, and mentioned the upcoming release of GPT-5 by OpenAI, which is expected to be grandfathered under the EU’s AI Protection Act. She suggested using tools like Focus Buddy and MEME TIME for those interested in developing AI technology further.

AI Tools for Information Management

Emma discussed strategies for managing and organizing information using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. She explained how to use keywords and search functions effectively and offered to provide deeper insights into AI workflows for Mac and Windows users. Emma also clarified that Gemini does save chat history, but with some differences from other platforms, and demonstrated where to find saved conversations in the Google AI studio.

AI Commercials: ChatGPT and Vo3

Emma demonstrated the capabilities of ChatGPT and Vo3 by creating three different commercials. She showed how ChatGPT could generate optimized content for different platforms, including Vo3. Emma highlighted the limitations of ChatGPT’s creativity, such as the inclusion of a squirrel in the first commercial, and the ability of the AI to learn from feedback. She also introduced Sora, a text-to-video generation software available to ChatGPT users, and discussed its potential for creating high-quality videos.

AI Content Creation and Updates

Emma demonstrated how AI can create images and audio, noting that while character consistency was maintained, audio quality suffered when adding complexity. She highlighted a new update to Notebook LM that enables the creation of both podcasts and accompanying videos. Emma also addressed questions about Gemini’s compatibility with Microsoft Office and how to ensure the AI uses a company’s specific tone in client-facing content, recommending brand voice training and detailed prompting techniques.

AI Tools Use Cases Overview

Emma discussed the use cases and benefits of different AI tools, including Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. She explained how Gemini can be used for document analysis and onboarding guides, while ChatGPT is better for complex reasoning and brainstorming. Emma recommended using Gemini for document analysis due to its large context window and Google Workspace integration, and suggested ChatGPT for creative writing tasks. She also advised using the 0.3 reasoning model in ChatGPT for executives and coding tasks.

ChatGPT Custom GPT Integration Demo

Emma demonstrated how ChatGPT can link to and call in custom GPTs within conversations, even outside the “My GPT” environment, by using the “@” symbol. She showed that multiple GPTs can be called in sequentially, with only two active at a time, and explained how this feature allows users to create a team of custom GPTs for various tasks. Emma announced upcoming sessions on ChatGPT Agent Mode for automating prospect finding and connecting to Canva for creating LinkedIn visuals, and a deep dive into Sec features in the second week of August, with voting currently open for three individual tools.