THEN vs NOW

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Why it worked

The video leverages the popular 'then vs now' format and the trending topic of AI replacing traditional tools, creating a sense of urgency and curiosity about the future of technology.

Summary

The video presents a comparison of popular tools from 2025 with their AI-powered replacements in 2026. It highlights 12 tools across various categories like search, spreadsheets, browsers, and image generation that have been superseded by newer AI technologies.

Structure

1Introduction: THEN vs NOW
2Tools replaced in 12 months
3Comparison of 2025 tools with 2026 AI replacements
4Categories covered: Search, Spreadsheets, Browser, Image Editing, Video Editing, Writing, Note-taking, Presentations, Design, Email, Research, Image Generation

Product placement

The video lists various software tools and their AI replacements, implying that the AI tools are the promoted products. Specific AI tools mentioned include Gemini, Claude in Excel, Perplexity Comet, Nano Banana, Kling, Claude, Granola, Gamma, Claude Design, Google Workspace, and Perplexity.

On-screen text

THEN vs NOW *12 tools that got replaced in 12 months. This is how we used to work. 2025 ❌ 2026 ✅ Here's what replaced it. SEARCH Google Gemini SPREADSHEETS Excel Claude in Excel BROWSER Chrome Perplexity Comet IMAGE EDITING Photoshop Nano Banana VIDEO EDITING Premiere Pro Kling WRITING ChatGPT Claude NOTE-TAKING Fireflies Granola PRESENTATIONS PowerPoint Gamma DESIGN Canva Claude Design EMAIL Gmail Google Workspace RESEARCH Google Perplexity IMAGE GENERATION Midjourney Nano Banana

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12 Tools That Got Replaced In 12 Months #aitools #AIImageGenerator #aitrend