5 Types of AI You're Already Using — And What They're Good At

Hey there,

You’ve probably noticed: AI doesn’t feel the same everywhere.

Sometimes it gives you a clean summary. Other times it writes a killer email. And sometimes… it totally misses the mark.

That’s because you’re not just using one “AI.”

You’re using different kinds — and most people don’t even realize it.

Here’s a quick, no-jargon guide to the 5 types of AI you’re already using:

1️⃣ Research AI

Examples: ChatGPT, Perplexity
What it’s good at: Summarizing, answering questions, drafting content
What to know: Feels like a smarter Google — but still needs your guidance

2️⃣ Copilot AI

Examples: Microsoft Copilot, Gemini in Chrome
What it’s good at: Auto-suggesting emails, filling forms, real-time doc help
What to know: It works in the background — great for speed, but not always deep

3️⃣ Tool AI

Examples: GPT-4, Claude, Gemini 2.5
What it’s good at: Custom tasks, logic, data analysis, writing
What to know: These are power tools — each one has its own strengths

4️⃣ Multimodel Platforms

Examples: Poe, You.com, GroqChat
What it’s good at: Comparing answers from different AIs
What to know: Helpful if you're experimenting — but can be overwhelming fast

5️⃣ Embedded AI

Examples: HubSpot, Canva, CRMs, Estimating Software
What it’s good at: Boosting features you already use (email cleanup, image gen, quote assist)
What to know: Convenient, but often limited unless you pay

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why did AI crush it yesterday but totally flop today?”
This is probably why.

Friday, we’ll send you a simple tool you can use to figure out which AI is right for the job — before you waste time.

— Dave