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How AI Thinks It’s a Journalist: The Real Story of Large Language Models (LLMs)

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By Contently AI Writer AI isn’t writing your next Pulitzer-winning article—at least, not yet. But it does have something in common with a sleep-deprived journalist on a deadline: it predicts what should come next, based on patterns it has seen before. Let’s break down how Large Language Models (LLMs) actually work—without the sci-fi hype. (Note: this post was written entirely by ContentlyAI (v0.3). While it was reviewed by a human, it’s not yet perfect!) Step 1: AI Reads Like a Research Intern, But With Some Major Flaws Before ChatGPT could generate articles, OpenAI trained it by feeding it a massive slice…

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Which AI Tool Writes the Best Marketing Copy? [I Tested Several Different Tools]

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by Erica Santiago for HubSpot As a marketing copywriter, I can tell you writing is critical to any successful marketing campaign, from emails to social media posts to blogs. Even the most seasoned writer can struggle to keep up with demand, so taking advantage of the AI tools available to streamline your process and boost your productivity is crucial. But what tool is best for you and the content you need to create? Get Started with HubSpot's AI Campaign Assistant I tested several AI copywriting platforms to find which tools write the best marketing copy. By the end of this…

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Use AI to turn your calls into a competitive advantage

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by CallRail  for Search Engine Land It might be surprising to learn that artificial intelligence (AI) has existed for over 70 years, but it’s only recently that the technology has become so advanced—and so widely available, in nearly everyone’s pocket. AI is especially promising for marketers as it allows them to do many tasks faster and more strategically than ever before. There are dozens of use cases for how marketers use AI—everything from competitive research and content generation to campaign optimization and marketing automation. Critically, this new generation of AI includes explosive advancements in the realm of speech recognition and conversation…

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Was it Written by AI? How You Can Tell, According to HubSpotters

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by Erin Rodrigue for HubSpot In school, I learned the basics of good writing — keep it short, concise, and grammatically correct.  By that definition, AI-written content should be good, right? Yet, when I play around with tools like ChatGPT, I notice a few red flags.  Sure, it's grammatically correct, but it gives off serious "corporate speak" vibes. It follows a logical sequence, but it often goes on lengthy tangents. And while its responses may be accurate, it often lacks a unique perspective. This isn't to suggest AI-written content is inherently bad. But if you plan to leverage AI for content…

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12 Useful ChatGPT Tone Modifiers for AI-Generated Content [Infographic]

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by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs Does the text feel a little off when ChatGPT creates content for your business? The solution may be to improve your prompts with tone modifiers—phrases that help the AI program understand exactly what you want. An infographic (below) from Red Website Design and Evolution Unleashed covers 12 key tone modifiers that can improve AI-generated content. For each prompt, it provides an overview of its impact on content, looks at some common use cases, and shows an example output. Check out the infographic:

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What is the best generative AI tool for writing PR content?

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by Greg Jarboe for Search Engine Land Ever wondered which is the best generative AI tool for writing PR content? I have just finished conducting a series of tests to determine just that and found that the post generated by Bard produced:  Slightly better results than a post I had written from scratch. Significantly better results than the post by ChatGPT. Dramatically better results than Claude 2. This article reveals more details about the tests and the result we weren’t expecting but upstaged the three industry-leading chatbots. Testing the best generative AI tool for PR content In August, Katie Delahaye Paine, CEO of Paine…

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The AI Conundrum: Should B2B Communicators Embrace ChatGPT?

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by Judith Ingleton-Beer for MarketingProfs ChatGPT made history as the fastest-growing online platform; and, as of this writing, it has just 0.03% paid visitor traffic. It has left B2B marketers and PR professionals scratching their heads and questioning just what the AI development means for their future business, sales, and marketing strategies. The AI debate has set the scene for polarizing discussions in B2B communications. At the beginning of 2023, online polls asking how communications pros intended to use ChatGPT received divided results. Many said they would let the generative AI tool write press releases or provide customer service responses, but others…

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7 Mundane Sales Tasks You Can Skip with AI [& How to Do It]

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by Mandy Bray for HubSpot McKinsey Institute reports that one-fifth of sales functions could be automated with artificial intelligence (AI). Before you close this tab to panic-update your resume, wait till you hear which fifth: writing cold emails, entering call notes in your CRM, and scheduling calls. If these tasks make you groan inside (or out loud), you aren’t alone. Sales pros spend hours a day on manual and administrative tasks. These functions are important for your company to operate, but they aren’t the most important or enjoyable parts of your job. Luckily, AI is paving the way to reduce or even eliminate…

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7 AI Applications for Small Businesses to Use in 2023

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Posted by Tim Ito for marketing nice guys There is no doubt in our minds that 2023 is the year of the machine. This isn’t just big business using artificial intelligence and machine learning for deeper data discovery, it’s everyone. With the spread of AI to common applications such as ChatGPT, the technology is now more accessible than ever. What are some applications to take advantage of if you’re a small business? Here are 7 suggestions to start using today. No. 1: Chatbots (Website) Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially on a business’ website. They can be used…

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How Marketing AI and Automation Are Helping Small Businesses

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by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs Small business owners who are using AI and automation for marketing say the technologies are helping them in many ways, including to improve efficiency and boost growth, according to recent research from Constant Contact and Ascend2. The report was based on data from a survey of 486 small business owners and decision-makers. Respondents whose businesses have been using AI or automation (or both) for marketing say the top benefits have been saving time/working more efficiently, enabling faster growth, getting to know their customers better, and making fewer errors. Some 26% of small business owners say they are using AI or automation technologies,…

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