The Difference Between AI and Automation with Tim Lewis | 115

Jon Clayton welcomes Tim Lewis, a seasoned podcaster and content creator who's been exploring AI and automation. Together, they discuss the distinctions between AI and automation, practical applications in day-to-day business, and the benefits of locally hosted AI over cloud-based tools. They also address common fears about AI replacing jobs. Gain valuable insights on leveraging AI for tasks like image and video generation, project management, and client presentations. Tim shares various tools and strategies to enhance productivity and maintain privacy when using AI. Learn how AI can help you build a better, more efficient business.Today’s GuestTim Lewis is a long term podcaster and content creator. Tim’s background is in books and publishing, but he’s recently deep dived into AI Automation and AI Image and Video Generation, and how it can be used to help small business owners in their day to day work.—Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction00:54 Meet Tim Lewis: AI and Automation Expert01:40 What's The Difference Between AI and Automation Tools?03:10 Practical Examples of AI in Automation04:19 AI's Role in Simplifying Tasks06:37 There's More To AI Than ChatGPT07:35 Use Cases for AI Tools for Architects10:23 Advanced AI Tools for Visualisation12:18 Organizing Information with AI14:22 Locally Hosted AI vs. Cloud-Based AI16:51 Privacy and Security in AI22:59 Using AI for Client Presentations24:26 Should We Be Worried About AI Replacing Us28:55 Embracing AI and Automation29:43 Additional AI Tools and Resources30:38 Connecting with Tim Lewis31:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts—Key TakeawaysAI and automation are different tools that work togetherAI is like a computer programme that thinks a bit like a human. It can look at a picture and tell you what's in it, or help you create images and videos. Automation is different - it's about setting up steps that happen automatically, like "when I get an email, add it to a spreadsheet." The exciting part is when you put them together. AI can now do the thinking parts that used to need a person, which makes automation much more powerful.You can use AI for more than just writingMost people think AI is only good for writing text, but that's just the start. You can use AI to create pictures and videos from your sketches, organise your notes and research, and even make presentations faster. For example, if you draw a simple building sketch, AI can turn it into a realistic image showing what it would look like in real life. This is really helpful if you work with designs or need to show ideas to clients.AI won't replace you, but someone using AI mightYou don't need to worry about robots taking your job. But you should pay attention to other business owners who are learning to use AI tools. They can work faster, finish projects quicker, and offer better prices because AI helps them save time. The key is to start learning about these tools now, so you can use them to do the boring tasks faster and spend more time on the important work you enjoy.—Subscribe on YouTube (for upcoming video episodes!) 📺Send a Voicemail to the show (we listen to every message!) 📢Connect with Tim Lewis on LinkedIn 🤝Visit Tim Lewis's Website 🖥️Curious about podcasting? Click here to book a chat with Jon 🎧Follow or Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 🤝—👇 And if you enjoyed this episode…Please leave a 5-star review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode.—Next EpisodeNext time Jon is joined by Anna Wolas to learn how you can thrive in your career without burnout.