Scribe is an AI powered tool that "automatically generates how-to guides" as said by their founders. We usually refer to these guides as tutorials with guided steps on how to use a tool or carry out a difficult task. These generated tutorials are created with the help of an extension for a Chrome based browser that follows the movements of your mouse and the words you type on your keyboard. This tool can be used for free as a guide maker or you can access the paid version that allows you to create personal pages to display your creations.
Regarding its functionality, several users have stated that Scribe has helped them to complete tasks in a simple and understandable manner saving a lot of time that would be allotted to the creation of tutorials or Standard operating procedures (SOPs) (Walsh, 2024). Even after going through a careful reviewing process overseen by professionals, AI generated videos or guides require a lesser time investment compared to one created by a human user (Netland, et al., 2024). However, we should be aware that the use of this expansion requires sharing your information while recording which includes every action you take while creating the guides. Another small downside can be the need to use a Chrome navigator since some users tend to use other browsers like Firefox.
Craiyon is a free-to-use image generator that uses AI to turn a text prompt into an image. Although its paid version is capable of creating better looking images, the free version is easy to use without the need of logging in or creating an account. AI image generation has attracted millions of users to the wide array of AI tools that offer this service.
Even though creating images without the need of knowing how to draw attracts millions of users, these tools have not escaped controversies. News outlets, such as the BBC (2024), the Guardian (2024) and Sky News (2025), have reported on several issues regarding racist biases and copyright infringements. It is also worthwhile to note that AI tools are reported to consume a huge amount of energy in order to function properly.
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Netland, T., Von Dzengelevski, O., Tesch, K., & Kwasnitschka, D. (2024).Comparing human-made and AI-generated teaching Videos: An Experimental study on learning effects. Computers & Education, 105164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2024.105164
Robins-Early, N. (2024, March 6). Microsoft ignored safety problems with AI image generator, engineer complains. Retrieved May 6, 2025, from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/06/microsoft-ai-explicit-image-safety
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Sky News. (2025, April 11). From AI Barbie to 'Ghiblification' - how ChatGPT's image generator put 'insane' pressure on OpenAI. Retrieved May 6, 2025, from Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/from-ai-barbie-to-ghiblification-how-chatgpts-image-generator-put-insane-pressure-on-openai-13341764
Walsh, P. (2024, February 29). Youtube. Retrieved May 6, 2025, from Make Step-by-Step Guides in Minutes: Scribe How Tutorial and Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXz7_1E6s7