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Thameem Azfar Ansari
Thameem Azfar Ansari

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10 AI Tools That Feel Like Superpowers (You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner)

These AI tools are free, insanely powerful, and can make you feel like Tony Stark with a keyboard.

1. Perplexity AI

What it does: AI-powered search engine that gives real-time answers with citations.
Why it’s powerful: It doesn’t just give you links, it summarizes and references real sources so you can trust the results.

Use it for: Research, content writing, coding help, or even homework.

2. ElevenLabs

What it does: Converts any text into ultra-realistic human voice using AI voice synthesis.
Why it’s powerful: You can create voiceovers that sound natural for videos, audiobooks, or content.

Use it for: YouTube narration, story reading, content accessibility.

3. FlowGPT

What it does: A massive library of curated ChatGPT prompts across every niche.
Why it’s powerful: Prompts = power. It helps you unlock the full capability of AI tools by using better inputs.

Use it for: Productivity, business ideas, creative writing, coding, and more.

4. Runway ML

What it does: AI-powered video tools that removes backgrounds, generates video from text and animates objects.
Why it’s powerful: It gives creators high-end editing features that normally require pro software.

Use it for: TikToks, edits, green screen removal, and motion design.

5. Magnific AI

What it does: Upscales, enhances, and stylizes images using generative AI.
Why it’s powerful: You can take low-resolution images and turn them into HD masterpieces, like magic.

Use it for: Art, prints, professional designs, product visuals.

6. Replit Ghostwriter

What it does: An AI coding assistant integrated into Replit it helps you write and debug code as you go.
Why it’s powerful: You don’t just code, you code faster, better, and with real-time guidance.

Use it for: Learning to code, speeding up dev time, launching projects solo.

7. Humata.ai

What it does: You upload a PDF, then ask it questions about the file like you’re chatting with it.
Why it’s powerful: It reads long documents for you. You just ask what you need.

Use it for: Research papers, contracts, study materials, technical docs.

8. Krea AI

What it does: Live text-to-image generation with real-time editing.
Why it’s powerful: It’s like painting with your words, watching your imagination become visual instantly.

Use it for: Concept art, UI/UX design, thumbnails, social media posts.

9. HeyGen
What it does: Generate ultra-realistic video avatars that talk from text.
Why it’s powerful: It saves time, energy, and money on video shoots while still delivering professional results.

Use it for: Online courses, marketing, product demos, training videos.

10. Toolbuilder.ai

What it does: Lets you build your own AI apps/tools with no coding.
Why it’s powerful: You can create custom tools for you or your audience, even monetize them.

Use it for: Personal productivity, mini-SaaS tools, internal bots, landing page utilities.

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