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7. Adobe Photoshop → GIMP
8. Figma Pro → Penpot
9. Adobe Premiere Pro → DaVinci Resolve
10. Grammarly Premium → LanguageTool
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17. Dropbox → Google Drive
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AI + CREATOR TOOLS

51. Jasper AI → Writesonic
52. Synthesia → HeyGen
53. ElevenLabs → TTSMaker
54. Murf AI → TTSMaker
55. Runway → Kling AI
56. Pika → Luma Dream Machine
57. Leonardo AI → Playground AI
58. DALL·E → Craiyon
59. Ideogram → Microsoft Designer
60. Gamma → Google Slides
61. Beautiful ai → Google Slides
62. Tome → Google Slides
63. Otter ai Pro → Notta
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65. Krisp Pro → NVIDIA Broadcast
66. Descript → Audacity
67. Riverside → OBS Studio
68. VEED Pro → CapCut
69. InVideo Pro → CapCut
70. Camtasia → OBS Studio
71. ScreenFlow → OBS Studio
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74. QuillBot Premium → LanguageTool
75. Hemingway Editor Plus → LanguageTool
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77. Envato Elements → Mixkit
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80. Epidemic Sound → Pixabay Music
81. Artlist → Free Music Archive
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85. Adobe Fonts → Google Fonts
86. Sketch → Penpot
87. Affinity Photo → GIMP
88. Affinity Designer → Inkscape
89. CorelDRAW → Inkscape
90. Adobe InDesign → Scribus
91. Affinity Publisher → Scribus
92. Adobe XD → Penpot
93. Cinema 4D → Blender
94. Autodesk Maya → Blender
95. Autodesk 3ds Max → Blender
96. ZBrush → Blender
97. Substance 3D Painter → ArmorPaint
98. Pro Tools → Audacity
99. FL Studio → LMMS
100. Ableton Live → LMMS
101. Logic Pro → GarageBand
102. Adobe Audition → Audacity
103. Motion → Blender
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105. Final Cut Pro → Shotcut

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110. Similarweb → Google Trends
111. BuzzSumo → Google Trends
112. Hotjar Pro → Microsoft Clarity
113. Hootsuite → Buffer
114. Sprout Social → Metricool
115. Later → Buffer
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171. OpenAI API → Google AI Studio
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191. MATLAB → GNU Octave
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193. SPSS → PSPP
194. Stata → Gretl
195. Tableau → Apache Superset
196. Power BI Pro → Looker Studio
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216. Adobe Premiere Pro → Kdenlive
217. After Effects → Natron
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220. Adobe Express Premium → VistaCreate
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224. Photoshop → Photopea
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228. Pro Tools → Cakewalk
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230. ScreenFlow → OBS Studio
231. Loom Business → ScreenPal
232. Slack Pro → Mattermost
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286. Miro → Excalidraw
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294. Microsoft 365 → ONLYOFFICE
295. Google Workspace → ONLYOFFICE
296. Adobe Acrobat Pro → Stirling PDF
297. Microsoft Visio → yEd
298. Microsoft Project → GanttProject
299. QuickBooks → GnuCash
300. Xero → GnuCash

Show on kids ChatGPT accounts have only the parents can change the system prompt. Because the personality of the bot and what the bot does and how the bot think start with the system prompt

Kids should use ChatGPT like a therapist in a way like a good close friend

CHATGPT IS A PROFESSIONAL STOCK TRADING ASSISTANT

No distractions. No FOMO.
Just concise info, smart tactics, and clearer decisions.

These 8 prompts helped me research, analyze, and act confidently: ⬇

1. “Evaluate this stock like a Wall Street analyst, provide the bull case, bear case, and warning signs.”
→ Balanced insight. Not just hype.

2. “Summarize the last 6 earnings reports for [company], highlight surprises, trends, and guidance changes.”
→ Pattern recognition = advantage.

3. “Compare [Stock A] and [Stock B] as long-term investments, based on fundamentals and macro trends.”
→ Pick winners. Avoid the noise.

4. “Convert this YouTube stock breakdown into a cheat sheet with clear action steps.”
→ Watch less. Act faster.

5. “Given current market conditions, which sectors are undervalued but gaining momentum?”
→ Macro overview. Micro advantage.

6. “Draft a simple risk-management strategy for my portfolio based on these holdings.”
→ Growth is good. Survival is better.

7. “Develop a weekly stock research routine I can complete in under 70 minutes.”
→ Discipline > dopamine.

Don’t trade emotions.
Trade with precision.

Prompt once.
Level up always.

Save this

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OpenClaw Setup Guide

## What Even IS OpenClaw??

Okay so like, imagine having your own personal AI assistant that's basically like Jarvis from Iron Man, except it's a LOBSTER. Yeah, you heard that right. A LOBSTER. 🦞

OpenClaw (which used to be called Clawdbot because lobsters have claws, get it?) is this INSANE program that lets you:

- Talk to AI through WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and like a MILLION other apps

- Make it do stuff on your computer like open programs, search the web, and basically anything

- Have it remember stuff about you so it gets smarter over time

- Run it on YOUR computer so your data stays private (not on some weird server somewhere)

It's basically like having a super smart robot friend that lives in your computer and can help you with literally ANYTHING. My mind was BLOWN when I first set this up.

---

## Before We Start - What You Need (The Boring But Important Part)

Okay so before we dive in, you need a few things. Don't worry, I'll explain EVERYTHING:

### 1. A Computer

You need one of these:

- **Mac** (the Apple computer thing)

- **Windows** (the normal PC most people have)

- **Linux** (this is like the super nerdy computer thing but it's actually really cool)

### 2. Node.js (Version 22 or Higher)

Now you're probably like "what the heck is Node.js??" Don't worry, I was confused too!

**What is Node.js?** It's basically a thing that lets your computer run JavaScript programs. JavaScript is a programming language (like how English is a language but for computers). OpenClaw is built with JavaScript, so we need Node.js to make it work.

**How to check if you have it:**

Open your Terminal (on Mac) or Command Prompt (on Windows)

- **Mac**: Press Command + Space, type "Terminal", hit Enter

- **Windows**: Press Windows key, type "cmd", hit Enter

Type this and press Enter: `node --version`

If you see something like `v22.1.0` or any number that starts with 22 or higher, YOU'RE GOOD!

If it says "command not found" or shows a number lower than 22, you need to install it

**How to install Node.js if you don't have it:**

Go to https://nodejs.org

Download the version that says "LTS" (that means Long Term Support, which is the stable one)

Run the installer (just click Next a bunch of times, it's pretty easy)

Check again with `node --version` to make sure it worked

### 3. An AI Service Account

OpenClaw needs to talk to an AI service to actually be smart. You need EITHER:

**Option A: Anthropic (Claude)**

- This is my FAVORITE because Claude is super smart

- You need a Claude account (Pro or Max is better but not required)

- Go to https://www.anthropic.com/

- Sign up and get an API key (I'll show you how later)

**Option B: OpenAI (ChatGPT)**

- This works too and lots of people use it

- You need an OpenAI account

- Go to https://openai.com/

- Sign up and get an API key

**PRO TIP**: Claude Opus 4.5 is REALLY good for this, so if you can afford it, I'd recommend getting Claude Pro or Max!

### 4. About 30 Minutes of Your Time

This setup isn't SUPER fast but it's not hard either. Just follow along step by step!

---

## PART 1: Installing OpenClaw (The Easy Part!)

Alright, let's DO THIS! 🚀

### Step 1: Open Your Terminal/Command Prompt

I already explained how to do this above, but here it is again:

- **Mac**: Command + Space, type "Terminal"

- **Windows**: Windows key, type "cmd" or "PowerShell"

- **Linux**: You probably already know how to do this lol

### Step 2: Install OpenClaw

Now here's where the MAGIC happens. We're gonna use a one-line installer that does EVERYTHING for you!

**For Mac or Linux, type this EXACTLY:**

```bash

curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/instal... | bash

```

**For Windows (use PowerShell), type this:**

```powershell

iwr -useb https://openclaw.ai/instal... | iex

```

### What's Happening Here?

Let me break down that weird command because I was SO confused at first:

- `curl -fsSL` = This is a program that downloads stuff from the internet

- `https://openclaw.ai/instal... = This is the website address where the installer lives

- `| bash` = This means "take what we just downloaded and run it"

So basically, we're downloading the installer and running it all in one command. Pretty cool, right?

### Step 3: Wait For It To Install

Now you'll see a BUNCH of text scrolling by. Don't freak out! This is normal. The installer is:

Downloading OpenClaw

Installing all the extra stuff it needs (called "dependencies")

Setting everything up

Maybe installing Node.js if you didn't have it

This takes like 2-5 minutes depending on your internet speed.

### Step 4: Check If It Worked

Once it's done, type this:

```bash

openclaw --version

```

If you see a version number (like `v2025.2.14` or something), IT WORKED! 🎉

If you see "command not found", something went wrong. Try closing your terminal and opening a new one, then try again.

---

## PART 2: The Onboarding Wizard (This Is Where It Gets FUN!)

Okay so now we have OpenClaw installed, but it doesn't know anything about YOU yet or how to connect to AI services. This is where the onboarding wizard comes in!

### Step 1: Start The Wizard

Type this command:

```bash

openclaw onboard --install-daemon

```

**What does --install-daemon mean?**

A "daemon" is basically a program that runs in the background all the time. It's like having OpenClaw always ready to help you, even if you close the terminal!

### Step 2: Follow The Wizard

Now the wizard is going to ask you a BUNCH of questions. I'll go through each one:

#### Question 1: "What should we call your assistant?"

You can name it ANYTHING you want! Some cool ideas:

- Jarvis (like Iron Man)

- Alfred (like Batman)

- Cortana (like Halo)

- Or make up your own! I named mine "Lobster Larry" because I thought it was funny lol

Just type the name and press Enter.

#### Question 2: "Which AI provider do you want to use?"

This is asking which AI service you want to connect to. Use your arrow keys to select either:

- **Anthropic** (if you have Claude)

- **OpenAI** (if you have ChatGPT)

Press Enter when you've selected one.

#### Question 3: "Enter your API key"

Okay so this is SUPER important. An API key is like a secret password that lets OpenClaw talk to the AI service.

**How to get your API key:**

**For Anthropic/Claude:**

Go to https://console.anthropic....

Sign in to your account

Click on "API Keys" in the menu

Click "Create Key"

Copy the key (it looks like a bunch of random letters and numbers)

Paste it into the terminal (you won't see it appear but trust me it's there)

Press Enter

**For OpenAI:**

Go to https://platform.openai.co...

Sign in

Click "Create new secret key"

Copy it and paste it into the terminal

Press Enter

**IMPORTANT**: Keep this key SECRET! Don't share it with anyone or post it online!

#### Question 4: "Which model do you want to use?"

This is asking which specific AI brain you want to use. The wizard will show you options like:

- `claude-opus-4.5` (the REALLY smart one, costs more)

- `claude-sonnet-4.5` (pretty smart, cheaper)

- `gpt-4` (OpenAI's smart one)

- And more...

Use arrow keys to pick one. I recommend Claude Opus 4.5 if you can!

#### Question 5: "Do you want to set up messaging channels?"

This is asking if you want to connect OpenClaw to stuff like WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, etc.

You can say:

- **Yes** - if you want to chat with it through messaging apps (recommended!)

- **No** - if you just want to use the web interface for now (you can add channels later)

If you say yes, it'll ask you more questions about which channels you want.

#### Question 6: "Which channels do you want to set up?"

If you chose to set up channels, you'll see a list like:

- WhatsApp

- Telegram

- Discord

- Slack

- And more...

Use Space bar to select the ones you want, then press Enter.

**NOTE**: Some channels need extra setup. I'll explain each one in detail later!

#### Question 7: "Do you want to install the gateway daemon?"

Say **YES** to this! The daemon makes OpenClaw run in the background all the time, so it's always ready.

Press Enter and it'll set everything up!

### Step 3: Wait For Setup To Finish

The wizard will now:

Create config files

Set up the gateway (the thing that controls everything)

Start the daemon

Do some final checks

This takes like 30 seconds.

---

## PART 3: Understanding What Just Happened

Okay so before we continue, let me explain what OpenClaw actually created on your computer:

### The OpenClaw Home Folder

OpenClaw created a folder called `.openclaw` in your home directory. The dot at the beginning makes it hidden (sneaky!).

**Where is it?**

- **Mac/Linux**: `/home/yourusername/.openclaw`

- **Windows**: `C:Usersyourusername.openclaw`

**What's inside?**

- `openclaw.json` - The config file (all your settings)

- `credentials/` - Your API keys and channel logins

- `workspace/` - Where OpenClaw saves stuff

- `logs/` - Records of what OpenClaw does

### The Gateway

The gateway is like the control center for OpenClaw. It's a program that runs on your computer and manages everything:

- Talking to AI services

- Handling messages from different channels

- Running commands

- Keeping everything organized

It runs on port 18789 (that's like a specific door on your computer).

---

## PART 4: Checking If Everything Works

Let's make sure everything is running properly!

### Step 1: Check Gateway Status

Type this:

```bash

openclaw gateway status

```

You should see something like:

```

✓ Gateway is running

✓ Port: 18789

✓ Status: healthy

```

If it says "not running", type:

```bash

openclaw gateway start

```

### Step 2: Open The Dashboard

This is SO COOL. OpenClaw has a web dashboard you can use! Type:

```bash

openclaw dashboard

```

This will open your web browser and show you the OpenClaw control panel! It looks super professional and you can:

- Chat with your AI directly

- See what it's doing

- Check settings

- View logs

If it doesn't open automatically, go to http://127.0.0.1:18789/ in your browser.

### Step 3: Send Your First Message!

In the dashboard, there should be a chat box. Try typing:

```

Hello! Can you introduce yourself?

```

If the AI responds, **CONGRATULATIONS!!!** You just successfully set up OpenClaw! 🎉🎊🦞

---

## PART 5: Setting Up Messaging Channels (The REALLY Cool Part!)

Okay so now you can chat with OpenClaw through the web dashboard, but the REAL magic is chatting through your regular messaging apps! Here's how to set up each one:

### Setting Up WhatsApp (Super Popular!)

WhatsApp is probably the hardest one to set up but it's SO worth it!

**Step 1: Start the WhatsApp login**

```bash

openclaw channels login whatsapp

```

**Step 2: Scan the QR Code**

A QR code will appear in your terminal! Here's what to do:

Open WhatsApp on your phone

Tap the three dots (menu)

Select "Linked Devices"

Tap "Link a Device"

Point your phone camera at the QR code on your computer screen

Wait for it to connect

**Step 3: Test it!**

Send a message to yourself on WhatsApp (yes, you can message yourself!). Type:

```

Hey! Are you working?

```

OpenClaw should respond! How cool is that?!

**IMPORTANT SAFETY THING**: By default, OpenClaw will ONLY respond to numbers you've approved. This keeps random people from bothering your AI. To approve a number, use:

```bash

openclaw pairing approve whatsapp +15555551234

```

### Setting Up Telegram (The Easiest One!)

Telegram is WAY easier than WhatsApp!

**Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot**

Open Telegram and search for `BotFather` (it's an official Telegram account)

Start a chat and type `/newbot`

Follow the instructions to name your bot

BotFather will give you a token (a long string of numbers and letters)

COPY THIS TOKEN!

**Step 2: Add the token to OpenClaw**

Open your config file:

```bash

openclaw config edit

```

Find the section that says `channels` and add this:

```json

"telegram": {

"botToken": "paste-your-token-here"

}

```

Save and close the file.

**Step 3: Restart the gateway**

```bash

openclaw gateway restart

```

**Step 4: Test it!**

Open Telegram

Search for your bot (the name you gave it)

Start a chat

Type "Hello!"

Your bot should respond! 🤖

### Setting Up Discord (For Gamers!)

**Step 1: Create a Discord Bot**

Go to https://discord.com/develo...

Click "New Application"

Give it a name

Go to "Bot" in the left menu

Click "Add Bot"

Click "Reset Token" and copy the token

Turn on these settings:

- Presence Intent

- Server Members Intent

- Message Content Intent

**Step 2: Add to OpenClaw**

Open config:

```bash

openclaw config edit

```

Add this:

```json

"discord": {

"token": "your-bot-token-here"

}

```

**Step 3: Invite Bot to Your Server**

Go back to the Discord Developer Portal

Click "OAuth2" then "URL Generator"

Check "bot"

Check these permissions:

- Send Messages

- Read Messages

- Read Message History

Copy the generated URL

Paste it in your browser

Select a server and click Authorize

**Step 4: Restart and Test**

```bash

openclaw gateway restart

```

Now go to your Discord server and type a message to your bot!

### Setting Up Other Channels

OpenClaw supports a TON of other channels:

- **Slack**: Similar to Discord but for work

- **Google Chat**: Google's messaging thing

- **Signal**: Super secure messaging

- **iMessage**: Apple's messaging (Mac only)

- **Matrix**: Decentralized messaging

- And more!

Each one has its own setup process. Check the OpenClaw docs for specific instructions!

---

## PART 6: Making OpenClaw REALLY Smart (Skills & Tools)

Okay so now OpenClaw can chat with you, but let's make it SUPER POWERFUL by giving it tools!

### What Are Skills?

Skills are like apps that OpenClaw can use. For example:

- Web browsing skill lets it search the internet

- Calendar skill lets it manage your schedule

- File management skill lets it organize files

- And TONS more!

### How to Add Skills

**Step 1: Browse Available Skills**

Go to https://clawhub.ai to see all available skills! There are hundreds!

**Step 2: Install a Skill**

Let's install the web search skill as an example:

```bash

openclaw skills install web-search

```

**Step 3: Test It**

Now ask OpenClaw:

```

Can you search the internet for information about dinosaurs?

```

It should be able to search and tell you what it finds!

### Cool Skills to Try

Here are some AWESOME skills I recommend:

- `calendar` - Manage your calendar

- `weather` - Get weather updates

- `spotify` - Control Spotify

- `file-organizer` - Auto-organize your files

- `code-helper` - Help with programming

- `homework-helper` - Help with schoolwork (don't just copy though!)

---

## PART 7: Advanced Stuff (For When You Get Comfortable)

### Customizing Your AI's Personality

You can actually change how your AI talks! Cool right?

**Step 1: Find the workspace folder**

```bash

cd ~/.openclaw/workspace

```

**Step 2: Edit the SOUL.md file**

This file controls your AI's personality! Open it:

```bash

nano SOUL.md

```

You can add things like:

```

You are a friendly AI assistant who loves making jokes.

You should always be encouraging and positive.

You really like space facts and bring them up sometimes.

```

Save it (Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter).

**Step 3: Restart**

```bash

openclaw gateway restart

```

Now your AI will have the personality you described!

### Running OpenClaw 24/7

If you want OpenClaw running ALL THE TIME (even when you restart your computer):

**On Mac/Linux:**

The daemon should already do this, but to make sure:

```bash

openclaw gateway --install-daemon

```

**On Windows:**

You'll need to set up a Windows Service. This is a bit complicated, but the OpenClaw docs have instructions!

### Using Multiple AI Models

You can actually use DIFFERENT AI models for different things!

Edit your config:

```bash

openclaw config edit

```

Add something like:

```json

"models": {

"chat": "claude-opus-4.5",

"quick": "claude-sonnet-4.5",

"cheap": "gpt-3.5-turbo"

}

```

Now you can use the expensive smart model for important stuff and cheaper models for simple tasks!

---

## PART 8: Common Problems (And How to Fix Them!)

### Problem: "Command not found"

**Solution**: The terminal doesn't know where OpenClaw is. Try:

Close terminal and open a new one

Run the installer again

Add OpenClaw to your PATH manually (ask a parent or teacher for help)

### Problem: "Gateway won't start"

**Solution**: Something else might be using port 18789. Try:

```bash

openclaw gateway --port 18790

```

### Problem: "AI isn't responding"

**Solutions**:

Check your API key is correct

Make sure you have credits/subscription with your AI service

Check the logs:

```bash

openclaw logs

```

### Problem: "WhatsApp keeps disconnecting"

**Solution**: WhatsApp is picky about staying connected. Try:

Keeping your phone connected to internet

Not logging out of WhatsApp

Re-scanning the QR code if needed

### Problem: "It's using too much money!"

**Solution**: You can set limits! Edit config:

```json

"limits": {

"maxTokensPerDay": 100000,

"alertWhenOver": 50000

}

```

---

## PART 9: Cool Things You Can Do With OpenClaw

Now that you're all set up, here are some AMAZING things you can try:

### 1. Homework Helper

```

Hey! Can you explain photosynthesis in a way that's easy to understand?

```

### 2. Personal Scheduler

```

Remind me to do my science project tomorrow at 4pm

```

### 3. Code Teacher

```

Can you teach me how to make a simple website with HTML?

```

### 4. Research Assistant

```

I'm writing a report about ancient Egypt. Can you help me find interesting facts?

```

### 5. Creative Writing Partner

```

Help me write a short story about a robot who wants to be a chef

```

### 6. Math Tutor

```

Can you explain how to solve quadratic equations step by step?

```

### 7. Language Practice

```

Can we practice Spanish? Let's have a conversation about food.

```

### 8. Fun Conversations

```

If you could be any animal besides a lobster, what would you be and why?

```

---

## PART 10: Staying Safe Online

Since OpenClaw connects to the internet and messaging apps, here are some IMPORTANT safety rules:

### 1. NEVER Share Your API Keys

Your API key is like a password. Don't:

- Post it on social media

- Share it with friends

- Put it in public code

### 2. Be Careful With Personal Information

Don't tell OpenClaw:

- Your home address

- Your phone number

- Your parents' credit card info

- Passwords to other accounts

### 3. Use The Pairing System

OpenClaw has a "pairing" feature that makes sure only approved people can talk to your AI. Keep it turned on!

### 5. Don't Rely On It For Everything

OpenClaw is SUPER smart but it can still make mistakes! Always:

- Double-check important information

- Don't use it to cheat on homework (use it to LEARN instead!)

- Think critically about what it tells you

---

## PART 11: Next Steps & Resources

### Where to Learn More

- **Official Docs**: https://docs.openclaw.ai (super detailed!)

- **GitHub**: https://github.com/opencla... (see the code!)

- **ClawHub**: https://clawhub.ai (find cool skills!)

### Ideas for Advanced Projects

Once you're comfortable, try:

**Build your own skill** - Make OpenClaw do something unique!

**Set up automation** - Have it do tasks automatically

**Create a multi-agent system** - Multiple AI assistants working together!

**Integrate with smart home** - Control lights, music, etc.

### Keep Learning!

Technology is CONSTANTLY changing! Stay curious and keep experimenting. The more you play with OpenClaw, the more you will learn and grow

Someone mentioned a private plane went from tucson to mexico at between 4 and 5 in the morning of 2/1/2026.

https://es.flightaware.com...

C-GNTZ — Departed KTUS at 11:45Z on 2026-02-01 (that’s 04:45 AM Arizona time) with destination Puerto Vallarta (PVR / MMPR).

ChatGPT is getting lazy af

ChatGPT sucks now

All ai is going to max out at is creating automated agents that act as your employees within a company.

You tell it what to do and it does it without needing any help from you.

one of the examples of an agent prompt might be...

"Create a tik tok type site with the short video create users create music And release it if for any reason it does not go viral within the hour Make changes until it is viral."

This will create the app release it then will make changes until the app goes viral then stick with what worked. enviro might mean a hundred thousand views or 100 million views. you have to specify what it is you are looking for.

It will do exactly what you tell it to do without asking you for anything until it gives you the result you want.

In the ai world...this is goal based but its also called Artificial Intelligence where the agent does not need human interaction to output the end goal.

When human interaction is needed that is called "Augmented Intelligence" like the chatgpt's and so on.

This is the future of AI which is not all that far off.

BTW Agents are creating other agents for different things then integrating what the other agents learn or do into the original agents context...this is how the AGI that you hear about all the time works, work.

It is fascinating af to see this in action.

I am just waiting for when I can download 100 books to my brain then read it in 5 minutes and i remember all of it.
We are not to far off from this either.

ChatGPT for context + brainstorming
Claude for coding + long docs
Perplexity for research with sources
Gemini for huge PDFs
DeepSeek for math/logic
Copilot for boilerplate
Midjourney for visuals
NotebookLM for learning dense material

I work with the type of ai that does not need my input and after 30 minutes to an hour gives me the end goal result.
This is ML and its not chatgpt which is called Augmented intelligence which is different from what I specialize in.

THIS is why banks don’t want you using ChatGPT.
I owed $6,800.
I walked away paying $2,950.
No bankruptcy.
No hit to my credit.
No expensive lawyers.
Just 7 prompts that turned the tables:
1. “Draft an email offering to settle my balance for 50% if I can pay in full today.”
→ Reps often take this seriously.
2. “Lay out the exact steps to request a lower APR on my [Bank] card.”
→ Cuts down massive interest charges.
3. “Show me what hardship programs my card issuer offers and how to qualify.”
→ Hidden options most people never hear about.
4. “Write me a call script to remove late fees from my account.”
→ Quick win—done in minutes.
5. “Find nonprofit credit counseling groups that negotiate with lenders.”
→ Many offer help at no cost.
6. “Compare the best balance transfer cards with 0% APR for 12–18 months.”
→ Gives breathing room with no interest piling up.
7. “Create a system to track progress and rebuild credit after debt payoff.”
→ Keeps you consistent and moving forward.
Save these. Try them out. Your debt plan will never look the same again.

1. Chatgpt.com – solves anything
2. Freedomthreads.ai – viral text and image post generator
3. Manus – your AI worker that completes tasks for you
4. Lovable – build software and apps without knowing how to code
5. Syllaby.io – create AI videos for social media and ads
6. Funnelfreedom.io – build funnels fast using AI
8. Replit.com – writes and runs code
9. Ranked.ai – rank higher on Google
10. threadmaster.ai - Creates Viral Facebook Posts
11. Fliki.ai – turn text into TikToks and Reels
12. Fastread.io – create audiobooks from any text
13. SlidesAI.io – makes presentations for you
14. Soundraw.io – produce music in seconds
15. notebook – turns any text into a podcast

Open AI sent me an email telling me that my ChatGPT usage has been against their terms of service.

There were calls last week to delete all of your ChatGPT information and now I know why.

By the way, I’ve jailbroken every ai known to man so getting this email is no shock to me.