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How AI can help small business owners really kick some serious ass

In this blog, we’ll break down how small businesses can utilize AI to streamline their operations, boost efficiency, and save time.

To make things super practical, we’re going to tailor this guide around a specific example: a small retail shop that sells handmade goods from local artists and also has an online store that ships across the U.S.

However, no matter what type of small business you own, these AI tools can help take your business to the next level—and most importantly - without breaking the bank!

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How chatbots are built: The tech wizard behind the AI curtain

Chatbots have evolved from basic auto-replies to sophisticated AI assistants that can hold conversations, complete tasks, and even crack the occasional joke (some better than others). But what’s really going on behind the scenes? Let’s break down the key components, how they work together, and what powers a chatbot’s AI-driven brain.

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Featured AI artist: Crypto_$_Crazy

For many, AI is just a tool—but for artists like Crypto_$_Crazy, it’s a collaborative force, amplifying creative visions in ways never before possible. From experimenting with Web 2.0 AI generators to exploring themes of artificial consciousness, quantum mechanics, and cosmology, this journey into AI art is more than just generating images—it’s about shaping an ever-evolving creative process.

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AI thinks I’m a serial killer: The ethics & challenges of using AI for horror writing

If you’ve tried using AI tools like ChatGPT for horror writing, you may have noticed some unexpected limitations—certain themes, violent scenes, or explicit horror elements may trigger content moderation filters. So, how do you effectively use AI to enhance your horror writing while working around these restrictions?

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RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) explained: How this game-changing AI tech is making chatbots more accurate

AI is evolving fast, and just when you thought you had a handle on ChatGPT and machine learning, here comes another buzzword: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Don’t worry, I’m here to break it down in a way that actually makes sense—and, more importantly, explain why it’s about to make AI way smarter and more reliable.

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Featured AI artist: Israel Ayliffe

Israel Ayliffe is a Visual Content Designer and AI Prompt Architect based in Atlanta, Georgia. As the Co-Founder of The Curiosity Co-Op, he specializes in transforming curiosity about AI into compelling visual storytelling.

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Featured AI artist: Mario Müller

In this interview, we speak with AI artist, Mario Müller, who began his journey in early 2023, blending design and digital art with cutting-edge generative tools. From experimenting with surreal compositions to refining a signature style through layered techniques, Mario shares his insights on the creative process, the challenges of working with AI models, and what’s next for him in the evolving world of AI art.

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