Logitech has built an AI sidekick tool that it hopes will help you work smarter, not harder, with ChatGPT

Date:
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:58:16 +0000

Description:
Logitech introduces AI Prompt Builder, looking to enhance users ChatGPT interaction. It promises to smooth out prompts, improve workflow, and pave
the way for seamless conversation.

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In a move that shows how mainstream artificial intelligence (AI) is these days, Logitech has launched its free Logi AI Prompt Builder software tool
that isnt yet another AI chatbot, but instead designed to help Logitech users get the most out of an existing chatbot, ChatGPT .

Logitech is also working on the hardware side of making AI-specific peripherals, launching a wireless mouse thats equipped with an AI prompt button: the Logitech Signature AI Edition Mouse. Who can access the Logi AI Prompt App and where

The Logi AI Prompt Builder can be accessed via the existing Logi Options+
app. This is freely available to anyone using a Logitech keyboard or mouse thats supported by the English version of the Logi Options+ app, which includes Logitech MX, Ergo, Signature, and Studio Series devices.

Logitech has set up a site detailing the new AI tool , and you can click Download Now to get the Logi Options+ app. Once you download and install
this, you can designate a keyboard shortcut that youd like to use to quickly open up the Logi AI Prompt Builder. Then, users can open it through the Logi Options + app or by using their keyboard shortcut, enabling them to receive recommendations about the text they've selected to converse with ChatGPT about. (Image credit: Logitech)

Logi AI Prompt Builder will then offer you suggestions for commonly-used ChatGPT prompts, such as Rephrase and Summarise. You can also customize your queries within the tool, and ask it to make suggestions that take into
account the sort of tone, style, complexity, and length of answer that youd like. The latter of these is also offered by other generative AI tools like Microsoft s own digital AI assistant, Windows Copilot . According to
Logitech, this app will make for a smoother and less disruptive workflow, especially for those who make use of AI tools, thanks to you having to make fewer clicks and being able to work faster. You can check out how the tool works for yourself before downloading and installing it by watching a demo that Logitech has put on the Logi AI Prompt Builder site.

I could see this having use beyond helping people work with ChatGPT, as other generative AI chatbots like Googles Gemini and Anthropics Claude Sonnet might also offer better responses thanks to Logitechs suggestions.

Logi AI Prompt Builder is now live and accessible for free for any user with
a suitable Logitech device, and is available for both Windows and Mac users via the Logi Options+ app. The dedicated Logitech Signature AI Edition Mouse is currently available exclusively on the Logitech.com website for $49.99 in the US and 54.99 in the UK. (Image credit: Logitech) A vote of confidence for generative AI

This launch has piqued my interest greatly because its a pretty substantial move from a company that mostly specializes in PC peripherals , which
suggests that its not just computer manufacturers that are making products that embrace our AI future. Its also pretty indicative to me of companies
like Logitech being convinced of generative AIs staying power.

Its one step closer to AI being a normal part of our work and everyday lives, and reminds me of Microsofts plans to add a Copilot button in the keyboards
of new laptop models. Im keen to try a tool like this for myself and see if
my workflow becomes smoother, because if thats the case, Logitech, Microsoft, and others could be on to something. You might also like... I've never used
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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/logitech-has-built -an-ai-sidekick-tool-that-it-hopes-will-help-you-work-smarter-not-harder-with- chatgpt


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