It’s definitely not something that should be overlooked. I have tried using Lumo from Proton (their selling point is privacy), and was rather satisfied with it, but I think different AIs excel at different tasks…
Maybe the paid subscriptions to the “classic” AIs add a layer of privacy? Unfortunately I doubt it :(
Ruben! Great article, and I'm answering this comment the same way that you are practising excellent content. Go ahead, carry on. I'll follow and support!
Yes, for about month (thanks to you BTW), but most of my Vibe-coding I still do in my Cursor. I just prefer that a bit more technical approach, where I see all files and file structure. However I've found that my customers absolutely prefer to keep themselves as far away as it possible from Cursor :D
i have spent years teaching myself AI with zero technical background. the whole point was to figure out if a non-technical person could do this, and then show others exactly how :)
Yes clarifying intent through questions usually improves outcomes more than overly detailed instructions. It reduces assumptions and tightens direction.
Yes clarifying intent through questions usually improves outcomes more than overly detailed instructions. It reduces assumptions and tightens direction.
Great! Only the people who really thoroughly understand a subject, can describe it in such simplicity. I’m going to forward this to some people I know that are going to benefit from this. Thanks!
I think that with the right mindset AI can become a very valuable tool. However, I don’t think that it should be used to do school homework. It can create apps, become a personal assistant just with the right prompt. It might be simple, but some people may still not be able to do that.
These are great. Thank you so much for helping us out. It is greatly appreciated!
my pleasure!! let me know if there’s any guide i should make a stupid simple version of :)
Opus 4.8/high changed everything for me 🤝
not gonna lie the low, medium, high, max effort is a nice touch
Very nice guide!
Do you Ruben, or anyone else here, have opinion(s) on privacy and security related to this?
I find a lot of resistance in myself when being asked to give permission to my calendar, mail etc.
Looking forward to hearing other people’s thoughts on this!
hey Thea - i wrote my most recent newsletter (https://ruben.substack.com/p/how-to-use-your-personal-ai-at-work) based on your comment :) hope you check it out.
What an honor 🤩 Thank you, I’m so happy that a big name like yours took up the topic! It’s such an important discussion to have!
The newest post on this very same newsletter touches on this topic ☺️
thanks for your comment btw
It’s very nice and efficient way for typing, but My IT team rejected the proposal due to privacy and security concerns.
I’m getting mixed signals in this area, too.
It’s definitely not something that should be overlooked. I have tried using Lumo from Proton (their selling point is privacy), and was rather satisfied with it, but I think different AIs excel at different tasks…
Maybe the paid subscriptions to the “classic” AIs add a layer of privacy? Unfortunately I doubt it :(
Ruben! Great article, and I'm answering this comment the same way that you are practising excellent content. Go ahead, carry on. I'll follow and support!
when i said Wispr Flow changed my work life i really meant it :) i literally have stopped typing dms, comments, prompts
Wispr Flow?
its a dictation tool, wispr.ai :)
I love how you simplify things. Brilliant 👌🏾
its really simple you could do it too!!
Hi Ruben, this is great. I enjoyed and learnt from every line and words you wrote. Super grateful.
this is nice to know, Emmanuel :) how did setting up your Claude go?
Was ok. No issues.
that's nice to know
Was soll das Problem mit KI sein? Menschen benutzen schon lange die Ideen anderer Gehirne.
What’s the problem about AI? People always used other’s brains ideas.
its only a problem when people outsource their thinking, rather than work, to AI
Great article, as always Ruben! However there is one missing step: "Setup your project(s) in Claude Cowork".
i actually have a focused guide about it (https://ruben.substack.com/p/claude-cowork-project), but i wrote it in March. its not up to date :)
I have made a webinar 2 months ago about vibe-coding www and it is already outdated :D
did you use Claude Code?
Yes, for about month (thanks to you BTW), but most of my Vibe-coding I still do in my Cursor. I just prefer that a bit more technical approach, where I see all files and file structure. However I've found that my customers absolutely prefer to keep themselves as far away as it possible from Cursor :D
It’s rare to find someone as experienced as you are in a subject who has the patience to break it down to the most basic level.
That is the character of a true teacher & servant leader.
Great Job!
i have spent years teaching myself AI with zero technical background. the whole point was to figure out if a non-technical person could do this, and then show others exactly how :)
The interesting part isn't that AI is simple.
It's that most people think better prompts create better results, when better questions often do more work than better answers.
Claude asking you questions before starting a task produces better output than you writing a 500-word prompt
Yes clarifying intent through questions usually improves outcomes more than overly detailed instructions. It reduces assumptions and tightens direction.
Yes clarifying intent through questions usually improves outcomes more than overly detailed instructions. It reduces assumptions and tightens direction.
Excellent Ruben straightforward and compelling
thanks, Doug! any preference for future newsletters?
Great! Only the people who really thoroughly understand a subject, can describe it in such simplicity. I’m going to forward this to some people I know that are going to benefit from this. Thanks!
send it to them, and if they have questions, i would like to hear them :)
The guide the world needs 😃
thanks!! what level are you on now?
I am at “making Claude baby sit model fine tuning loops“ level
you're the best Ruben! thank you for your work
thanks for the support, Andre!
Do you really need a specific app to talk into Claude? On ChatGPT, you just press the mic and start talking.
Claude has voice mode but its limited to Claude only. with Wispr i can use it even outside of Claude like Slack, ChatGPT, Grok, Gmail, and more
Got it - Thanks!
I think that with the right mindset AI can become a very valuable tool. However, I don’t think that it should be used to do school homework. It can create apps, become a personal assistant just with the right prompt. It might be simple, but some people may still not be able to do that.
AI is a good tool to help students learn in depth of any topic. its a different conversation when they use it to cheat their way.