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Jaideep Parashar
Jaideep Parashar

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3 AI Tools That Actually Save Me Hours (Sept Edition)

Every week, I test dozens of AI tools — but only a few actually stick in my daily workflow.
For this weekend drop, I want to share 3 tools I personally use that consistently save me hours.

These aren’t just shiny demos — they’re practical, reliable, and worth your time.

AI tools to save time.

1️⃣ Perplexity AI: Smarter Research in Minutes

I call Perplexity my AI research assistant.
Instead of skimming 20 articles, I ask one question and get:

  • A concise summary
  • Reliable citations
  • Links to dive deeper

📌 Where I use it:

  • Researching AI trends for ReThynk AI Magazine
  • Fact-checking before publishing my books
  • Speeding up market analysis for consulting projects

2️⃣ Opus Clip: Instant Video Repurposing

If you’re creating video content (YouTube, webinars, lectures), this tool is gold.
Opus Clip automatically repurposes long videos into short, social-ready clips with captions.

📌 Where I use it:

  • Turning my YouTube AI lectures into snackable Shorts
  • Sharing quick insights on Twitter & LinkedIn
  • Saving my team hours of manual editing

3️⃣ Tiledesk: AI + Human Customer Support

For businesses, customer conversations matter.
Tiledesk combines AI chatbots with human support — so simple questions are automated, and complex ones are routed to a person.

📌 Where I use it:

  • Testing AI-powered support flows for ReThynk AI Lab projects
  • Designing scalable solutions for small businesses
  • Reducing workload on repetitive FAQs

Why These Tools Work

Each of these tools saves me time on non-creative tasks, so I can focus on strategy, writing, and building ReThynk AI.
That’s the real secret: don’t chase 100 tools — build a stack that works for you.

More Learning Resources:

Next Post: “The Prompt Engineering Framework I Use in Every Project” — my 4-part system for getting consistent results from AI.

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Deepak Parashar

Will try Opus Clip