I got AI to create a dozen tools, and now it's working for me 24/7!

In this age of information overload, I found a solution—let AI do the heavy lifting for me. One late night last year, as usual, I was scrolling through social media. The flood of information was overwhelming. Honestly, it was just too much to handle. So, I did something: I had AI help me write several small tools, like using Python to call APIs and quickly set up with Cursor.

Now, these tools run automatically around the clock, helping me sift through information, summarize content, organize notes, and recap my day. Let’s be real—AI is no longer just a chatbot that answers questions one at a time. It can totally become a system that works for you 24/7.

1. Information Overload? Let AI Filter for You.
   
   Every day scrolling through social media, and 99% of the content is junk. 😵‍💫 I had AI create a tool that automatically grabs tweets from accounts I follow, and then uses a large model to determine what’s “worth my time.” After filtering, only the gems remain. ✨ The same goes for videos. An hour-long video gets converted into text, summarized into three key points. I can digest the core content in five minutes, and save the other 55 for some quality cat time. 🐱

2. Forgetfulness? Use AI as Your Second Brain.
   
   When I find a great article on WeChat, I can forward it to my bot with one click. It automatically stores it in my notes system. But it doesn’t stop there. The notes get processed by AI: it writes summaries, tags them, and even adds a snippet of my “virtual comment.” When I actually need the info, it’s all neatly organized. My knowledge base now has an “autopilot” mode.

3. Daily Review: Let Data Speak.
   
   Every night, AI generates a “computer usage report” for me. What software did I use today? How many words did I write? How long was I focused? Data doesn’t lie. Combined with a few voice notes I dictate, I get a daily recap that blends objective data with my subjective thoughts. Honestly, it’s way more reliable than my own memory.

4. A Few Insights to Share.
   
   First, AI First. When facing a problem, don't jump to “How can I solve this?”—think instead, “How can AI help me solve this?”
   
   Second, Quick Skill Validation. For a good idea, start with the simplest code to get AI running with it; if it’s useful, then “engineer” it further.
   
   Third, Feed it Context. Throw everything you see, think, or even complain about at AI. It understands you better than you might think.
   
   Fourth, Use Top Models. Don’t get stuck on basic models; the right reasoning power is worth its weight in gold.

Finally,

In 1880, electricity began to spread. Most people saw only “brighter lights,” but a few envisioned electric motors, assembly lines, and the entire industrial revolution. Today’s AI is no different. Don’t just treat it as a smarter “search engine.” Try integrating it into your workflow as your “external brain.” Starting today, think of AI as a programmable colleague. Trust me, the time you save will become one of the most valuable parts of your life. Here’s to all of us becoming “electricians” of the AI era!