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Yes – GPT-4o free version is powerful for ideation. Yes – fully usable without account. Yes – free tier supports quality visual output. Yes – fully free and tied to Google Workspace.
A generative AI tool for brainstorming and content development. Ideal for idea generation, scenario creation, and exploring applications of AI in business functions.
Students prompt it to develop AI use cases, e.g. “How can AI help reduce supply chain delays?” or generate a case study for class debate. Students verify claims in their business proposals by sourcing real examples and citations. Converts process maps, timelines, or startup pitches into visual presentations for peer sharing or grading.
Use when students need help generating new ideas, writing business use cases, or refining arguments. Ideal at project start or brainstorming stages. Use when research quality or current data is essential (e.g., citing trends, industry benchmarks, regulations). Great for verifying ideas. Use when a student needs to present an idea, business plan, or process in a polished and interactive format.
ChatGPT
An AI-powered search assistant providing up-to-date, source-linked information — ideal for academic or applied research.
Perplexity
A no-design-needed tool that converts content into interactive presentations or visual documents.
Gamma
AI-powered notebook that generates summaries and introductions from uploaded files. Grounded in your documents, it avoids hallucinations. Automatically creates podcast type audio programs.
Use when finalizing reports, preparing summaries, or reflecting on long content. Great for capstone projects and writing- intensive classes.
Students upload draft papers and get polished summaries, executive intros, or oral briefings of their work.
NotebookLM
Great for visualizing process maps (e.g., order-to-cash cycle) or decision trees in a business simulation.
Yes – free plan allows basic
A purpose-built diagramming tool with smart templates, AI shape recommendations, and collaborative design.
Use for high-clarity diagrams with visual standards. Best when mapping detailed business processes with team collaboration.
Lucidchart
diagrams and collaboration.
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