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š„ Crazy Things You Can Do with AI (That You Probably Havenāt Tried Yet)
Youāve seen ChatGPT write posts and summarize stuff. But hereās some wild things you probably didnāt know it could doā¦
š 1. Turn Any URL into a Downloadable QR Code
Want to generate a QR code on the fly? Just ask ChatGPT to turn a link into a downloadable PNG. Boom ā now youāve got a QR code you can drop into a presentation, social post, or product insert. Goodbye scammy QR code generators.
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š¼ļø 2. Compress Images Without Losing Quality
I uploaded this 25MB photo (from when I won 2nd place at the BDSS summit in Iceland š®šø)...
Image 1 ā BEFORE

IMAGE 1 - BEFORE
Then I asked ChatGPT to reduce the file size. Hereās what it gave me back at just
185 KB. Thatās a 135x reduction. Go ahead and compare the two. Itās a pretty amazing compression algorithm.


šļø 3. Create a GIF from Scratch (Or from Anything)
I had ChatGPT generate four images in sequence:
Woman on a yellow background holding a strawberry ice cream
She looks like she's about to eat it
Sheās enjoying the ice cream
She looks up, smiling, fully satisfied š
Then I asked it to combine them into a single GIF.
⨠Voila! An animated story in seconds.

You can also upload 4 of your own images and ask it to make a GIF. Easy.
š„ 4. Convert an MP4 Clip to a GIF
I uploaded a video and asked:
āCan you convert the first 5 seconds of this MP4 into a GIF?ā
And just like that ā done.
No more fiddling with EZGIF or random online tools.

This is just scratching the surface. AI isnāt just smart ā itās creative, visual, and incredibly useful. Had you tried any of these cool tricks?
PPC Ninja is helping brands build stunning images and videos with AI. If you need help, reach out to [email protected] to explore how we can scale your content production across Social media, Amazon ads, Amazon Posts efficiently and affordably.

Native AI Comes to Google Sheets!
Google just introduced a new =AI()
function inside Sheetsābuilt-in, formula-style, and powered by Gemini, as part of their Google Workspace Labs Alpha.
No extensions. No AppScript. Just pure, natural language prompting right inside a cell.
You can now:
Summarize large blocks of text directly in the spreadsheet
Run sentiment analysis across survey responses
Generate personalized messages at scaleāpulling context from multiple columns
Translate content with more nuance than traditional formulas
Categorize open-ended fields to accelerate analysis

Unlike most AI tools, this one scales.
Youāre not generating one response at a timeāyou can create a single formula that affects an entire range.
Just enter the formula, drag it down, and hit Generate and Insert. You can even Refresh and Insert to regenerate across all rows in one go.
Watch this useful demo:
If you donāt see the =AI()
function yet (as I am), your Google domain admin will need to sign up for Workspace Labs to enable it. Eventually Google will enable it for all.

Battle of the Automation Platforms: Zapier, Make, n8n
A lot of people have been asking me which automation platform they should invest time ināZapier, Make, or n8n. And I get it. The automation landscape isnāt what it was even a year ago.
I wanted to explain the difference clearly, because these tools are evolving fast. What used to be simple "if this, then that" logic is now giving way to AI-infused workflows that can reason, adapt, and execute complex sequences with context.
Hereās a fact-checked breakdown of the major players shaping automation in 2025āand how to think about choosing the right one for your stack.
Zapier ā Back in the Game
Zapierās no-code simplicity made it the first automation tool for many teams. With Claude integration, Zapier now allows users to add language-based logic directly within its interface, making workflows smarter and more adaptive14.
Easiest to use
Ideal for non-technical teams
Claude adds basic reasoning to workflows
How it works:
Zapier lets you set up triggers (like a chatbot button click or form submission) and actions (such as sending a message via Claude). You can customize these actions, and even manage multiple chatbots through a single Claude instance14. Zapier remains the automation platform of choice for a majority of Forbes Cloud 100 companies, with most users able to set up a workflow in under six minutes14.
Make (formerly Integromat) ā Now with AI Agents
Make has long been the power-userās platform, offering a visual interface with branching logic, looping, and robust API support. In April 2025, Make launched AI Agentsāmodular, autonomous components that can pursue goals, interpret context, and dynamically decide next steps2.
Visual, flexible, and highly customizable
Excellent for e-commerce ops and data-heavy flows
AI Agents unlock outcome-based, intelligent automations
AI Agents:
These agents use large language models to reason and act within defined contexts, allowing users to focus on what needs to be done rather than how to do it. They can analyze sentiment, categorize text, and process dataāall natively, without needing external AI services2. This shift enables more goal-oriented, less process-heavy automation.
n8n ā Built for Engineers
n8n is an open-source platform that you can self-host, offering the deepest customization and control. Itās designed for those with development skills or technical teams56.
Fully self-hosted and extensible
Supports complex logic and custom functions
Best for security-focused or dev-led organizations
Key Features:
n8n provides a visual workflow builder, supports over 400 integrations, and allows custom code (JavaScript/Python) within workflows56. Its āswitchā node acts as a decision hub, enabling dynamic routing and advanced logic3. n8n is favored by businesses prioritizing data privacy, scalability, and open-source flexibility56.
The Role of MCP (Model Context Protocol)
A major development is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)āa technical standard that governs how large language models like Claude interact with external tools, APIs, and data sources. MCP enables models to dynamically access and reason over structured data, trigger actions, and return responses in real time. This infrastructure is what powers next-gen, agentic AI automation, making assistants not just responsive, but capable of executing, querying, and adapting on the fly.
Real-World Use Cases
Tool | Best For | Example Projects |
---|---|---|
Zapier | Simple integrations | Auto-email leads from Facebook Ads to CRM |
Make | Multi-step logic | Check product inventory daily and auto-reorder |
n8n | Developer-grade workflows | Sync customer data across tools with custom scripts |
MCP + Claude | Smart AI agents | Write custom Slack alerts based on AI insights from your CRM |
Final Thought
If youāre a solo operator or startup founder, hereās the TL;DR:
Coming Soon: AI Automation Workflows Masterclass
Back in January, our AI for E-Commerce Masterclass sold out fast. Now itās backāwith a sharper focus: AI Automations for Scale.
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Live on June 5 at 1 PM PST
This is a 120-minute, hands-on session for marketers, operators, and founders who know automation mattersābut havenāt yet built their first real workflow.
Weāll go step-by-step inside Make.com, covering:
How to go from trigger ā action ā outcome
The core logic behind every automation
Where to spot āeasy winā workflows hiding in your business
And how to apply these skills to Zapier, N8N, or Google AppScript
Youāll even get a behind-the-scenes look at how I turn 200+ conference photos into a clean, summarized Google Sheet using AI.

Who is this for?
š” Intermediate level of AI ā no prior builds required
š° Waitlist price: $99 (goes up to $129 on May 5th)
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