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The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another practical tip to help creators work faster without losing their voice. Today is Day 4 of 12, and this episode focuses on using AI as a starting point—not a replacement for your thinking.

AI tools are everywhere now, and most creators are already using them in some form. This episode explains how to use AI the right way: for outlines, drafts, research, and idea generation—while still keeping your personality, experience, and point of view front and center.

🤖 Where AI Helps (and Where It Hurts)

AI is great at speeding up the boring parts of content creation. But relying on it too heavily can lead to generic, forgettable content. The difference between “AI slop” and strong content is the human layer you add on top.

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Episode Takeaways:

• Use AI for outlines, drafts, and idea generation—not final outputs
• AI is excellent for speeding up research and summarization
• Treat AI output as a rough first draft, not a finished product
• Editing and rewriting in your own voice is the real differentiator
• Not every AI suggestion is good—pick and choose what works
• Generic AI content blends in; personal insight makes content stand out
• AI can help with interview questions, but you don’t need to use all of them
• Let your experience and instincts guide the final version

Day 4 is about balance. Use AI to move faster, but don’t outsource your thinking. The creators who stand out are the ones who combine smart tools with a strong, human point of view.

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