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  • USA, The OverConsumer of Paradise

    Despite comprising just 4.3% of the global population, the U.S.
    accounts for a staggering 32% of worldwide personal consumption. This
    statistic highlights the significant economic weight of American
    consumers, who drive demand both at home and abroad. However, it also
    underscores a profound social responsibility: as a dominant force in
    global consumption, U.S. consumers have the power to influence market
    trends, sustainability practices, and social equity. The choices made by
    American shoppers not only shape the economy but also have far-reaching
    implications for the planet and future generations.

    Source: International Monetary Fund; United Nations as of December 2023.

    Assistance of ChatGPT and Image by DALL-E (2024, Aug) with prompts by E. Hall. 

    #Sustainability #Consumption #EconomicDevelopment #IntellZine #SustainZine 

  • Generative AI Tools in 2024 (3 of n) Special Purpose AI Tools

    Generative AI Tools in 2024 (3 of n) Special Purpose AI Tools

    First published at ScenarioPlans.com (DelphiPlan.com). Reprinted here with permission.

    Conversation about GenAIs and Special Application AIs

    This is 3 of n articles on the top GenAI tools in 2024.

    Pushing the Boundaries: Can Your Free GenAI Rise to the Challenge?

    We all love our go-to GenAI tools, but have you ever wondered just how far you can push their capabilities? In this upcoming blog post, we’ll take a popular free GenAI and try something it might not be designed for – think building complex tables, drawing intricate flowcharts, crafting web pages or programs, or generating stunning graphic images. Can it pull it off, even without those fancy paid features? Get ready for some unexpected results when you try this, and see if your free GenAI can surprise you!

    Graphic produced by Mermaid AI based on results from Gemini Advanced; Background Image by DALL-E (2024, Aug.). Prompts and modifications by E. Hall.

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  • Generative AI Tools in 2024 (3 of n) Special Purpose AI Tools

    Generative AI Tools in 2024 (3 of n) Special Purpose AI Tools

    Pushing the Boundaries: Can Your Free GenAI Rise to the Challenge?

    We all love our go-to GenAI tools, but have you ever wondered just how far you can push their capabilities? In this upcoming blog post, we’ll take a popular free GenAI and try something it might not be designed for – think building complex tables, drawing intricate flowcharts, crafting web pages or programs, or generating stunning graphic images. Can it pull it off, even without those fancy paid features? Get ready for some unexpected results when you try this, and see if your free GenAI can surprise you!

    Graphic produced by Mermaid AI based on results from Gemini Advanced; Background Image by DALL-E (2024, Aug.). Prompts and modifications by E. Hall.

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  • Generative AI Tools in 2024 (2 of n)

    Generative AI Tools in 2024 (2 of n)

    GenAI Engines with Starting Price and Access. Sorted by most used.

    GenAI EngineFree?Monthly Charge StartLive DataWeb/App?
    ChatGPTYes$0.002 for 1K …NoBoth
    GPT-4 (ChatGPT 4o)Yes+/-$20/monthNoBoth
    ClaudeYes$20/month for ProYesBoth
    GeminiYes$20/month AdvancedYesBoth
    MS CopilotNo+/-$30/month (w/annual)YesBoth
    PerplexityYes$20/month for ProYesBoth
    Lumen5Yes$19/month for BasicNoWeb
    SoundrawYes$16.99/month PersonalNoWeb
    KeywordInsights.aiNo$46/month for BasicNoWeb
    ChatFlashNo€30/month StandardNoWeb
    Prompts by E. Hall (2024, Aug.) using Perplexity.ai.

    This table provides a concise overview of the features, pricing, and availability of these Generative AI engines, sorted by their usage.

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  • Generative AI Tools in 2024 (2 of n)

    Generative AI Tools in 2024 (2 of n)

    (First published on ScenarioPlans.com. Repeat with permission.)

    Top 10 GenAI Engines with Starting Price and Access. Sorted by most used.

    GenAI EngineFree?Monthly Charge StartLive DataWeb/App?
    ChatGPTYes$0.002 for 1K …NoBoth
    GPT-4 (ChatGPT 4o)Yes?$20/monthNoBoth
    ClaudeYes$20/month for ProYesBoth
    GeminiYes$20/month AdvancedYesBoth
    MS CopilotNo?$30/month (w/annual)YesBoth
    PerplexityYes$20/month for ProYesBoth
    Lumen5Yes$19/month for BasicNoWeb
    SoundrawYes$16.99/month PersonalNoWeb
    KeywordInsights.aiNo$46/month for BasicNoWeb
    ChatFlashNo€30/month StandardNoWeb

    Prompts by E. Hall (2024, Aug.) to Perplexity.ai.

    This table provides a concise overview of the features, pricing, and availability of these Generative AI engines, sorted by their usage.

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