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10 Powerful AI Sites Most People Don't Know About

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10) Google Vids (vids.new)

  • AI video generation inside Google Workspace: describe the topic, tone, and length; outputs a polished HD video.
  • Designed to eliminate production friction: no camera/mic/timeline editing required; AI handles pacing, visuals, and music.
  • Built-in production assets: templates, voice-overs, stock footage, transitions.
  • Pricing claim (as of Sept 2026): free with a personal Google account, with an allowance of 10 generations/month (not unlimited).

9) duck.ai

  • Privacy-focused AI chat claiming access to premium models for free (GPT-5, Claude, Llama 4, Mistral).
  • No login / no tracking / no data collection (as described).
  • Use cases: brainstorming, email writing, topic research, debugging code, casual Q&A.
  • Emphasis on avoiding typical AI platform behaviors like conversation logging and ad-targeting.

8) Photopea

  • Browser-based Photoshop-like editor that runs without installation.
  • Supports pro file formats (including PSD and others like XD, Sketch, XCF).
  • Features mirror common Photoshop workflows: layers, masks, filters, healing/clone tools, content-aware fill, adjustment layers, blend modes.
  • Positioned as an alternative to costly subscriptions for occasional or student use.

7) gamma.app

  • AI presentation generator: input a topic and it creates a complete deck (slides, layout, color scheme, transitions, images).
  • Customization supported: theme changes, add/rearrange content.
  • Speaker notes generation included.
  • Claims it can replace needing PowerPoint/Keynote know-how—just a browser and an idea.

6) Perplexity AI

  • AI-powered search engine: answers questions directly rather than returning only links.
  • Summarization with cited sources so users can verify information.
  • Supports follow-up questions and iterative refinement.
  • Positioned as faster and easier than conventional search-result browsing.

5) Lumen5

  • Text-to-video generator: paste a blog/article/script and it produces a video using stock footage, music, captions/text overlays, transitions.
  • Editing controls: style changes, music swap, pacing adjustment.
  • Free tier limitations: watermark and voiceover limited to ~2 minutes (per subtitles).
  • Suited for marketing/social drafts and quick content creation.

4) tally.so

  • Modern, branded form/survey builder (alternative to Google Forms).
  • Features: drag-and-drop, conditional logic, multi-page forms, file uploads, payment fields, custom branding, embeds/links, exports.
  • Emphasis on forms as a first brand touchpoint and looking “premium.”

3) tinywow

  • “Swiss Army knife” utilities hub for common file/image/audio/video tasks.
  • Includes many tools (e.g., PDF↔Word, compress images/video, remove backgrounds, merge video, trim audio, extract text, resize photos, etc.).
  • Key positioning: hundreds of free tools, no signup, no watermark, no download/installation (claims made in subtitles).

2) Cobalt (open-source downloader)

  • Open-source media downloader: paste a social link to download video/audio.
  • Claims no ads, no tracking, no installation.
  • Important caveat: not for piracy—only downloads free, publicly accessible content; does not bypass DRM/paywalls.
  • Lets users choose quality/format and download audio-only.

1) Quen Image (open-source AI image model)

  • Claims an open-source AI image generation model (Alibaba) where users can download weights and run locally.
  • Emphasis on no subscription/credits/limits and no censorship or monitoring (as described).
  • Local execution means data stays on the user’s machine; also mentions alternative access via free web interfaces for users without a GPU.
  • Positioned as more “creative freedom” than subscription image generators.

Main speakers/sources (as indicated)

  • No individual person is named in the subtitles.
  • The sources are the platforms/tools themselves: Google Vids, duck.ai, Photopea, gamma.app, Perplexity AI, Lumen5, tally.so, TinyWow, Cobalt, and Quen Image.

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