Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life, and in my role as a senior marketing manager at United and as a mom, I’ve seen how quickly it’s becoming a practical tool for everyday tasks.
From meal planning and homework help to inbox management and capturing the perfect family photo, AI is helping people save time and simplify their routines, especially when powered by a fast, reliable internet connection like United’s fiber that can keep up with these tools in real time.
If you’ve been curious about where to start, you’re not alone. I’ve put together a list of tools our team uses and recommends, including quick summaries of what each resource can do for you.
Getting Started with Everyday AI Tools
Get help with just about anything: ChatGPT
ChatGPT can help with writing, brainstorming, summarizing, planning, translating, and answering questions. I’ve found it to be one of the easiest tools to start with because you can just ask for what you need in plain language. Prompts like “Help me plan a week of easy dinners,” “Draft a polite email,” or “List kid-friendly events near me this weekend” are prompts that can simplify your work week and your home life.
Keep family schedules and routines in one place: familymind
familymind is built to help families coordinate calendars, meals, chores, routines, and homework in one place. As a team with plenty of busy parents, we know how quickly schedules and to-do lists can pile up, and having one place to manage it all can make a real difference. Its AI is designed to learn patterns, offer helpful suggestions, and make family life feel a little less overwhelming. With all that modern life entails, familymind can assist with organization to keep everything running smoothly.
Take some of the mental load off parenting: Milo
Milo is another useful tool designed to help families manage calendars, reminders, and daily logistics. For parents juggling work deadlines, school schedules, appointments, and activities, it can serve as a welcome layer of support. Milo takes family privacy extremely seriously, adding a layer of encryption to its services that keeps your data safe.
Spend less time sorting through email: SaneBox
SaneBox helps sort email by importance and keep inboxes under control. That can be useful for busy professionals, parents managing school emails, or anyone tired of sorting through inbox clutter. If you’ve ever missed a time-sensitive email and never want it to happen again, SaneBox is for you.
Hit refresh on your home or office aesthetic: RoomGPT
RoomGPT lets users upload a photo of a room and see AI-generated design ideas. It is a fun, easy-to-use option for homeowners, renters, or anyone thinking about updating the look and feel of their space.
Create the perfect family portrait: PixReunion
Getting a good family photo can take a gargantuan effort, and in my experience, there’s almost always at least one person with their eyes closed, sneezing, or looking the wrong way. PixReunion uses AI to combine individual photos into one family portrait, making it useful for holiday cards, tribute images, long-distance families, or situations where getting everyone together for a new photo is not easy.
Preserve family memories across generations: Adora
The stories we tell help remind us who we are and where we came from. Adora helps families preserve stories and memories with guided prompts. It can be a meaningful tool for capturing family history and making it easier to share across generations, especially when it’s supported by fast upload speeds that make saving and sharing photos, videos, and stories quick and seamless. If you want to help your family remember key stories and major life events, Adora can help.
Find answers faster and do smarter research: Perplexity
Perplexity is a powerful AI search tool that helps you find clear, concise answers backed by sources. It’s a great way to quickly research a topic, double-check information, or get up to speed on something new without digging through multiple tabs. It’s useful for work tasks that require quick, reliable insights, helping you move faster and make more informed decisions.
Give students a study buddy: Khanmigo
Khanmigo is Khan Academy’s AI-powered learning tool. It is designed to support students with guided help, making it a useful option for homework and extra practice. While some AI tools give kids the answers without an explanation, Khanmigo is built to walk students through each step, helping them learn along the way.
Stay on top of meetings and notes: Fathom
Fathom helps take the pressure off during meetings by automatically recording, transcribing, and summarizing conversations. I’ve found it especially helpful for capturing key moments and action items without having to take notes in real time. Whether you’re on a client call or a team check-in, it allows you to stay fully present in the conversation while still having a clear, organized summary to reference afterward.
Protecting Your Privacy with AI
Whenever you use a new app, it’s important to check its privacy settings and policy so you understand what data is collected, whether your content may be used to improve the tool, and what controls you have over your information. I always recommend taking a few extra minutes upfront to review these settings, as it can make a big difference in how comfortable you feel using the tool.
For extra protection, use a strong, unique password, turn on two-step verification when it is available, and keep your apps and devices updated. Those simple habits can go a long way toward making AI tools safer to explore.
How United Communications’ Fiber Internet Works for Families
Many AI tools rely on uploading prompts, photos, documents, or voice input and then quickly returning results. That means your internet connection plays a bigger role than many people realize.
With fiber internet, that can mean:
- Faster uploads for photos, files, and voice notes
- Less waiting for generated images, summaries, or edits
- Smoother live conversations with AI assistants
- Better performance when several people are online at once
- Fewer frustrations when AI is used alongside video calls, streaming, smart devices, or schoolwork
In short, AI feels more helpful when it is fast and seamless. A strong fiber internet connection from United Communications helps make that possible.
Ready to get more out of your internet? Explore our plans and upgrade to speeds built for today’s AI-powered world.
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Kristina Troglen is the senior marketing manager at United Communications, where she leads strategic marketing efforts to support brand growth, product promotion, and customer engagement. In her role, Kristina brings a creative, data-driven, and community-focused perspective to enhance the customer experience and increase United’s impact across Middle Tennessee. Prior to joining United, Kristina served as the senior director of communications and marketing at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, overseeing media relations, branding, and digital strategy. She’s also held roles with the Child Advocacy Center, the Tennessee Education Lottery, and several media and advertising organizations. Kristina holds a degree in integrated strategic communications from the University of Kentucky. She lives in Murfreesboro, TN, with her family.
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