Tuesday, April 8, 2025

These 5 new AI tools can help you do everything from managing tasks to improving your public speaking - Jeremy Caplan, Wonder Tools (reprinted in Fast Company)

Realistic AI voices, smart job coaching, automatic task runners—these tools are free, powerful, and ready to help. Hundreds of AI tools emerge every week. I’ve picked five new ones worth exploring. They’re free to try, easy to use, and signal new directions for useful AI.
1. Sesame: Talk with a surprisingly lifelike AI 
Of all the AI bots I’ve communicated with, this one sounds the most lifelike. Pick either Maya or Miles to talk with for free in Sesame’s conversational demo. Try one of these topics. You can download your conversation afterwards. It’s deleted from the company’s servers within 30 days to protect your privacy.