CamelCase vs. Lowercase Hashtags: A Debate on Readability, Simplicity, and Innovation in Digital Communication

This post has been created using my Peter’s Visionary Debaters CustomGPT with the prompt “Debate the merits of using CamelCase vs all lowercase for hashtags/tags in social media posts and task management software.”


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Did Buying a Hybrid Save Me Money?

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid parked on a grassy area by a calm waterfront, with rolling hills and mist-covered islands visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

When I wanted to find out whether my 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid saved me money compared to the conventional gas-only model, I used ChatGPT to crunch the numbers. Initially, the hybrid had a $4,000 premium over the non-hybrid version. Here’s how we factored in Ontario’s fluctuating gas prices and my car’s lifetime usage to assess whether it was a good financial decision.

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How Teachers Can Leverage AI Tools Like Google’s NotebookLM to Make Complex Issues Easier for Students

With the integration of technology into education, tools such as Google’s NotebookLM offer new ways to simplify complex topics for students. This AI-powered tool helps teachers break down dense information, making it easier for students to grasp challenging subjects, particularly when engaging with current events or multifaceted issues.

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New Custom GPT: Find Keywords – A Powerful Tool for Content Analysis

New Custom GPT: Find Keywords

I’ve created a new Custom GPT that will reduce text to just the keywords. The GPT is named Find Keywords and can be found at https://chat.openai.com/g/g-mL985wIE7-find-keywords.

Note that it requires a subscription to ChatGPT Plus. Unfortunately, OpenAI does not offer trial subscriptions, and subscriptions cost $20 USD per month. Personally, I find the subscription well worth it for both personal programming projects and for personal productivity.

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Google Gemini vs ChatGPT: Generating Alt-Text. Who Wins?

An illustrative comparison between Google Gemini and ChatGPT for generating alt-text, depicted through a split design. On the left, Google Gemini is symbolized by futuristic, abstract shapes in blues and greens, embodying innovation and digital intelligence. On the right, ChatGPT is represented through a network of interconnected nodes and lines in warm orange and red tones, highlighting advanced AI technology and communication. A bold 'VS' symbol in the center accentuates the competitive analysis between the two technologies, against a backdrop that merges both designs, suggesting a blend of competition and collaboration in the field of alt-text generation.

Introduction

I’m currently subscribing to ChatGPT and Google Gemini to test them both out. One of the tasks I often use chatbots for is creating alt-text for my images.

For the importance of using alt-text in your images, see this post.

The prompt given to Gemini and ChatGPT was: ‘Alt text for this image‘.

Here is the image I used. Note that it includes text instructions and images.

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