Episodes

  • AI Today: Day 12: Building Websites with AI-Powered Lovable | 12 Days of AI Tools Finale
    Dec 19 2025

    http://www.LouBortone.com presents…Day 12: Building Websites with AI-Powered Lovable | 12 Days of AI Tools FinaleJoin Lou Bortone for the grand finale of the 12 Days of AI Tools series! On the final day, Lou introduces Lovable, an AI-powered web development platform that transforms written descriptions into fully functional websites and web apps. Learn how Lou used Lovable to create the 12 Days of AI Tools website, complete with countdown timers and door-opening animations. Discover how Lovable makes web development accessible to everyone and delivers clean, professional code. Don't miss out on this innovative tool and catch more AI insights on the AI Today Podcast. Happy holidays and happy new year from Lou Bortone!00:00 Introduction and Day 12 Announcement00:26 Introducing Lovable: The AI-Powered Web Development Platform00:40 How Lovable Works: Building Websites with Natural Language01:39 Real-World Example: The 12 Days of AI Tools Website01:59 Why Lovable Stands Out02:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    4 mins
  • AI Today: Discover Canva's New AI-Powered Features | 12 Days of AI Tools - Day 11
    Dec 18 2025

    Discover Canva's New AI-Powered Features | 12 Days of AI Tools - Day 11Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of AI Tools! In this episode, we dive into Canva's AI integrations that have transformed it from a simple template tool to an advanced AI design platform. Explore features like text-to-image, background removal, Magic Write for copy, Magic Design for layouts, and AI video editing. Perfect for anyone creating social media content, presentations, or marketing materials, these tools make Canva a one-stop shop for all your visual content needs. Don't miss out on these transformative features!00:00 Introduction to Day 1100:17 Unveiling Canva's AI Features00:54 Transforming Design with AI01:28 Practical Uses of Canva AI02:07 Wrapping Up and What's Next

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    3 mins
  • AI Today: Unveiling Google Gemini Gems: Custom AI Assistants for Every Task
    Dec 17 2025

    http://www.LouBortone.com presents…Unveiling Google Gemini Gems: Custom AI Assistants for Every TaskJoin Lou on day 10 of the 12 days of AI tools as he introduces Google's Gemini Gems. Discover how you can create custom AI assistants with specific instructions, personalities, and expertise. Learn about the unique advantages of using Gemini Gems within the Google ecosystem for tasks like writing, coding, brainstorming, and more. Available for $20 a month with Gemini Advance or as part of Google One's AI premium package. Tune in tomorrow for day 11's exciting design tool reveal!00:00 Introduction to Day 10 of AI Tools00:08 Introducing Gemini Gems00:57 Features and Benefits of Gemini Gems01:49 Pricing and Subscription Options02:12 Conclusion and Next Steps

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    3 mins
  • Day 9 of 12 Days of AI Tools: Unveiling Google's Nano Banana Image Generator!
    Dec 16 2025

    http://www.LouBortone.com presents…Day 9 of 12 Days of AI Tools: Unveiling Google's Nano Banana Image Generator!Hey, it's Lou! Welcome to day 9 of our 12 days of AI tools series. Today, we explore Nano Banana, Google's new experimental image generation tool from Google AI Studio. It's lightning-fast, web-based, and currently free to use. Perfect for creating social media graphics, blog posts, presentations, and more with text prompts. Don't miss this opportunity to try it out while it's free! Subscribe for more AI insights and see you tomorrow for another exciting tool on day 10!00:00 Introduction to Day 9 of AI Tools00:19 Introducing Nano Banana: Google's Experimental Image Generator00:50 Why Choose Nano Banana?01:28 Key Features and Benefits02:15 How to Access Nano Banana02:33 Conclusion and Next Steps

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    3 mins
  • Day 8 of AI Tools: Voice Cloning & Text to Speech with 11 Labs
    Dec 15 2025

    Day 8 of AI Tools: Voice Cloning & Text to Speech with 11 LabsJoin Lou on Day 8 of the 12 days of AI Tools as he explores 11 Labs, an advanced AI voice generation platform. Discover how 11 Labs can create ultra-realistic human speech, clone your voice, and even translate content while preserving your unique vocal qualities. Perfect for audiobooks, video narration, podcasts, and more, this tool makes professional voiceovers easy and affordable. Tune in tomorrow for Google's latest in AI image generation and subscribe to the AI Today Podcast for more insights.00:00 Introduction to 12 Days of AI Tools00:05 Day 8: Exploring Voice Cloning and Text-to-Speech00:19 Introducing 11 Labs: The Leading AI Voice Generation Platform01:13 The Power of Voice Cloning01:27 Applications and Personal Experiments01:50 Looking Ahead: Day 9 Preview01:59 Conclusion and Responsible Use

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    3 mins
  • AI Today: The 12 Days of AI - Day 7
    Dec 15 2025

    In Day 7 of the 12 Days of AI Tools, Lou Bortone introduces Gamma, an AI-powered presentation builder that generates professional presentations from a simple prompt or outline. Discover how Gamma handles structure, design, and layout, allowing you to create custom-looking, polished slides in minutes instead of hours. Get insights on the tool's features, pricing plans, and step-by-step instructions on how to use it effectively. Perfect for creating pitch decks, webinars, training materials, and more. Tune in for more AI tool tips and don't miss day 8 on audio AI tools!

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    5 mins
  • AI Today: Unlock Next-Level Research with Perplexity AI: Day 6 of 12 Days of AI Tools
    Dec 13 2025

    http://www.LouBortone.com presents…Unlock Next-Level Research with Perplexity AI: Day 6 of 12 Days of AI ToolsJoin Lou Bortone as he introduces Perplexity, an AI-powered research and answer engine, on day 6 of his '12 Days of AI Tools' series. Perplexity offers real-time research with actual citations, combining the strengths of search engines and conversational AI. Ideal for anyone in need of accurate, current information quickly, Lou demonstrates its capabilities with a real research example about his Italian ancestry. Learn about the tool's free and pro versions and how it stands apart from Google and Chat GPT. Dive into Perplexity to enhance your research workflow!

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    6 mins
  • AI Today: Day 5 of 12 Days of AI Tools: Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT
    Dec 12 2025


    Day 5 of 12 Days of AI Tools: Unlocking the Power of ChatGPTIn day five of the 12 Days of AI Tools series, Lou Bortone explores the transformative impact of ChatGPT, OpenAI's conversational AI that became mainstream in November 2022. Lou discusses how ChatGPT has evolved beyond a simple chatbot into a comprehensive AI platform featuring GPT-4, custom GPTs, DALL-E integration, web browsing, code interpreter, and voice conversations. He emphasizes its versatility and advanced functionalities, like custom GPTs that are trained for specific needs and applications. Lou also provides insights on various subscription tiers, from the free version to the $200/month business plan, highlighting how to make the most out of ChatGPT for work and personal use. Tune in to discover why ChatGPT is essential for anyone looking to work smarter, learn faster, or solve problems more efficiently.

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    6 mins