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Every day, we engage with new knowledge and information. Some of us seek quick answers, while others want deeper connections between ideas, aiming to build perspectives, master knowledge, and even retrieve it quickly when needed. With the rise of AI tools, how we interact with and learn from information is evolving rapidly. I’ve been researching this space and want to share four exciting...

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5d ago

Challenges of Building AI Tools That Truly “Understand” User Intent

In AI product development, interpreting user intent is a critical challenge—especially when users are exploratory or vague. How do you guide users effectively without overwhelming them? For a long time, most SaaS products have been “expert systems”: the workflows and user inputs were strictly predesigned by developers. If you wanted to tell the system your preferences, you’d fill out a form or...

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6d ago

how about starting from sharing the story behind this scene? actually I'm curious about the scenario you make in the app!

Launching this Sunday - what would you recommend?

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6d ago

This looks amazing! As a product designer who doesn’t know much about coding, the idea of being able to create an AI application with RAG capabilities is incredibly exciting to me. It feels like it opens up the possibility of building agents with memory, which is something I’ve always wanted to explore. However, after going through the introduction, I noticed there are still some development...

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Hi Spike, welcome to the community! For beginners, I’d recommend trying Dreamina, a simple and intuitive tool for creating animations. It’s designed to be beginner-friendly and can help you achieve professional results quickly. Another great option is Canva, which allows you to create videos easily. If you’ve used PowerPoint before, you’ll find Canva’s interface very familiar and easy to pick...

What software should a complete beginner use for animation production?

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How do you market tools for lifelong learners?

In today's AI-driven world, there are plenty of tools that make it easy to create high-quality marketing videos or images. For example, CapCut is a simple and user-friendly video editing tool, Caption generates beautiful and effective subtitles effortlessly, ElevenLabs creates high-quality voiceovers, and Canva is the go-to tool for designing visually appealing posts. These tools are excellent...

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7d ago

What’s your favorite tool for visualizing complex ideas?

When it comes to sharing complex ideas, I often rely on direct conversations with friends or partners. Misunderstandings can easily lead others in the wrong direction, wasting valuable team time. To avoid this, I focus on tools that make my thoughts clearer and more structured. For tools, I usually turn to Keynote when I need a flexible “whiteboard” space to lay out ideas visually. Adding...

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8d ago

How AI Tools Transformed Me into a Digital Creator and Engineer in 2024

Hi everyone, I’m Tim, a designer turned digital creator, part-time front-end engineer, and semi back-end engineer—thanks to AI tools! This year has been a journey of transformation for me, and I’d love to share my experiences and favorite tools that made this possible: 1.Framer: My journey into website creation started with Framer, a no-code tool (though not heavily AI-driven) that allowed me...

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How do you see AI transforming the way we explore new knowledge?

As AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity gain traction, many users are turning to them for fast answers. But does this speed come at the cost of deeper understanding? How can AI tools better spark curiosity and empower users to explore rather than just consume knowledge? Let’s discuss! Or you can share some tool you like to learn about new something

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What’s your favorite AI app in 2024?

The rise of AI applications has been a defining trend. While 2023 saw an explosion of new AI models and platforms, 2024 has marked a shift towards practical, user-friendly AI applications designed for daily life and work. I’ve noticed more and more people around me integrating AI apps into their routines, whether for productivity, creativity, or even leisure. This adoption seems to be growing...

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17d ago

🚀 Minduck Discovery: Explore Smarter, Learn Deeper 🌍🧠 Hi Product Hunt! 👋 We’re thrilled to introduce Minduck Discovery, where AI-powered search meets the structured clarity of mind maps—an innovation that goes beyond conversational AI tools. Whether your curiosity leads to niche, unusual, or deeply specific questions, Discovery adapts to you, transforming even the quirkiest interests into...