How do AI text generators work in detail?
AI text generators such as ChatGPT or Claude are based on so-called “Large Language Models”. These models have been trained on enormous amounts of text and can therefore understand language, recognise connections and generate meaningful answers. You enter a command – for example “Write me an email to my landlord” – and the AI delivers a draft that you can adapt.
Typical use cases:
- Blog posts, product descriptions, social media posts
- Emails, job applications, cancellations
- Summaries of documents
- Brainstorming and idea generation
What can AI image generators do and where are the limits?
Tools such as Midjourney, DALL-E 3 or Adobe Firefly create images from text descriptions. You describe what you want to see, and the AI generates an image, often within seconds. Quality has improved significantly in recent years: photorealistic portraits, creative illustrations and abstract art are all possible.
Limits:
- Fine details such as hands or text inside images are sometimes inaccurate.
- Results depend heavily on the quality of your description.
- Copyright questions are not yet fully clarified.
What should you pay attention to when choosing an AI app?
- Data protection: Where is your data stored? Is it used for training? Especially for financial and health data, pay attention to Swiss or EU servers.
- Costs: Many AI apps offer free versions with limitations. Check whether the paid version is necessary for your use case.
- Integration: Can the app be integrated into your existing tools (e.g. Outlook, Google Workspace, Notion)?
- User-friendliness: A good AI app explains itself and delivers useful results without a long learning process.
How secure are AI apps when handling personal data?
Serious providers communicate transparently about their data protection policies. Important: check whether your inputs are used to improve AI models. For sensitive content such as business secrets or personal financial data, you should either adjust the privacy settings or choose providers with local data processing.
Which trends are emerging in AI apps?
• Multimodal AI: New models process text, images and audio at the same time.
• On-device AI: More and more functions run directly on smartphones – faster and more privacy-friendly.
• Personalisation: AI apps learn from your usage behaviour and adapt suggestions individually.
• Specialisation: Instead of all-rounder apps, specialised tools are emerging for niche areas such as legal advice, medicine or education.
FAQ
Are AI apps free?
Many AI apps offer a free basic version. For advanced features, faster processing or higher usage limits, a subscription is usually required – typically between 10 and 25 francs per month.
Can I trust AI-generated content?
AI tools often provide good results, but they can make mistakes or use outdated information. For important facts, it is worth doing a quick check with an additional source.
Which AI app is best for beginners?
ChatGPT is a good starting point: simple to use, versatile and available for free. For budgeting apps, Buddy is especially beginner-friendly.
Is my data used for AI training?
That depends on the provider. Many allow you to opt out of training. Read the privacy information and use the opt-out option for sensitive data.
