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Unpacking AI Solutions: From Quick Fixes to Deep Dives
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Ben Blood
September 08, 2023
AI to the Rescue: When a Simple PNG-to-JPEG Conversion Became The Highlight of My Day
We've all been there. You've put in hours of work into a project, only to hit an unexpected roadblock at the last mile. That was me, sitting with hundreds of PNG images that I painstakingly generated, only to realize that the platform I was targeting exclusively supported JPEGs. Frustration? That's an understatement!
While I had a plethora of apps at my disposal to tackle this conversion task, none of them offered the seamless experience I craved. The idea of juggling through these apps, some with cumbersome batch processing options, was just adding to my exasperation. But then, a thought struck me. Python, with its vast array of libraries, surely had a solution for this. And who better to consult than ChatGPT, my AI-powered coding assistant?
My initial query to ChatGPT, looking for a way to simplify the conversion
ChatGPT was on the ball. What came back was promising, but it had a text-based input, which wasn't what I had envisioned.
ChatGPT’s first response, offering a basic solution, but one that could be improved.
Not ready to settle, I posed a further challenge to ChatGPT: could we make this more user-friendly?
My ask for an upgrade: a GUI pop-up window for an even smoother user experience.
The AI was up to the task.
The final, elegant solution from ChatGPT: a script that allowed me to select multiple files with ease, resulting in my JPEGs being ready in no time.
The feeling after this? Pure elation! This wasn’t just about getting a functional script. It was about the path of least resistance, hoping for a simple solution to my problem. And that's precisely what I got.
This experience serves as a testament to the countless ways AI can weave itself into our daily routines. It wasn't groundbreaking, but the efficiency and speed with which my challenge was addressed were commendable.
This interaction, simple as it may have been, stood out because of its swift problem-to-solution journey. It's a reminder to push AI, to see where it shines, and to explore its potential.
As for the future? Well, I’ll be looking to AI for more than just code. We're on the cusp of uncovering its vast capabilities. So, the next time you're faced with a challenge, remember this tale. Maybe AI can lend a hand, or in my case, a few lines of code.
💡 Tips & Tricks: Mastering AI Today
Flowise!: I mentioned it last week but really want to give another shoutout to Flowise. Check out the Flowise github here. There are a series of YouTube videos that are a great way to get started, here.
Understand Your Data:: Before diving into complex AI algorithms, spend time understanding your data. Visualizations, statistical analysis, and data profiling can offer insights that inform your AI strategy.
Iterative Approach: AI is seldom a one-shot process. Regularly review and iterate on your models and strategies. As data evolves and more is learned about the problem space, your AI solutions should evolve too.
ChatGPT: Getting a paid account gives you access to a number of nice features, most notably the Advanced Data Analysis feature (formally code interpreter), this allows you to attach a file as part of your prompt. You can have quite a bit of text analyzed this way. I know other LLM models have this capability but I have found ChatGPT-4 to give me the best results.
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