Day 2: 30 Days of AI – What Can AI Really Do?

Welcome back to Day 2 of our 30 Days of AI journey. Yesterday, we set the foundation—today, we begin exploring what AI can actually do for you.

🤔 Wait… What Can AI Actually Do?

There’s a lot of hype around AI, but behind the buzzwords lies a powerful set of capabilities that can transform how you work, create, and make decisions.

Think of AI not as a robot taking over your job, but as a digital sidekick, an extra brain, ready to assist you.

Here are five key things modern AI tools can do right now:

🔍 1. Understand and Summarise Text

AI can read documents, emails, or even long-winded reports—and instantly summarise them into plain English. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Jasper can help you:

• Get the gist of a 20-page PDF
• Generate bullet-point summaries
• Translate corporate speak into clear action items

🗣️ 2. Talk, Write, and Translate

Generative AI can:

• Write blog posts, social media updates, or even poetry
• Help you respond to emails faster
• Translate documents or conversations into dozens of languages in seconds

🛠️ Tool Spotlight: DeepL for accurate, nuanced translations.

🎨 3. Create Visuals and Design Concepts

AI can generate:

• Social media graphics
• Product mockups
• Presentation slides
• Cartoon avatars (even of you!)

🛠️ Tool Spotlight: Canva AI, DALL·E, Midjourney.

📊 4. Analyse Data and Spot Patterns

AI is great with numbers and trends. It can:

• Generate insights from messy spreadsheets
• Suggest charts and visualisations
• Help forecast sales, engagement, or resource needs

🛠️ Tool Spotlight: ChatGPT + CSV, Airtable AI, Tableau GPT

⚙️ 5. Automate Repetitive Tasks

One of AI’s biggest superpowers? Automating the boring stuff.

• Auto-send reports or emails
• Rename files in bulk
• Move data between tools
• Schedule social posts

🛠️ Tool Spotlight: Zapier AI, n8n, Make

💡 Today’s Challenge

Pick one of these five areas and try it out:

• Want to summarise an article? Paste it into ChatGPT.
• Need a quick graphic? Try Canva’s AI image generator.
• Want to automate a task? Explore Zapier’s AI suggestions.

Even 10 minutes today can unlock hours of value tomorrow.

🎥 Day 2 Demo: “One Prompt, Five Powers”

Show how a single piece of content (e.g., a LinkedIn post idea or product description) can be transformed across 5 AI use cases using different tools.

👇 Demo Steps

• Input Prompt (starting point)
  • Use a simple idea like:
    “A new frozen yoghurt shop opening in Dublin with a discount launch offer.”

1. 📝 Generate Marketing Copy (ChatGPT or Claude)

• Prompt: “Write a friendly 3-line LinkedIn post to announce this new frozen yoghurt shop in Dublin offering 20% off during launch week.”
• Result: Social media-ready content.

2. 🌍 Translate It (DeepL or ChatGPT)

• Prompt: “Translate this into French and Spanish.”
• Result: Multilingual marketing in seconds.

3. 🎨 Create a Visual (Canva AI or DALL·E)

• Use Canva AI or DALL·E to generate a vibrant poster or image:
  Prompt: “A cheerful frozen yoghurt shop opening in Dublin, people enjoying desserts, bright colours.”

4. 📊 Summarise for Internal Use (ChatGPT)

• Prompt: “Summarise this launch as a one-paragraph internal memo.”
• Result: Corporate-ready communication.

5. ⚙️ Automate an Email Draft (Zapier AI or MailerLite AI)

• Use Zapier AI to generate an email draft when a new campaign idea is added to Airtable or Notion.
• Or use MailerLite’s AI email assistant to create a launch newsletter.
• Or use ChatGPT (but I wanted to mix it up a little).

✅ End Result

You’ve just:

• Written copy
• Translated it
• Designed a visual
• Summarised it for business
• Started automating communication

All with less than 10 minutes of effort.

🎯 Share your progress with the community!

Tried one of today’s tools? Share a screenshot or post using the hashtag #30DaysOfAI and tag me. Let’s celebrate the small wins!

You can also comment below, on LinkedIn, X formerly Twitter, or message me directly. I’d love to hear how AI is changing your workflow!

If you’re joining this challenge, let the world know. Post a simple update:

“Kicking off #30DaysOfAI with this How-To Guide. Let’s see what AI can really do for business. 💡 #AIforSMEs”

See you tomorrow for Day 3 – AI in Everyday Life: Email, Meetings, and Calendars. You’ll never look at your inbox the same again.

– Darren