Bo’net and Bo’ness Car 4U joined forces to host a media training day on March 8, 2025.

Download slides (for delegates only)These files are password protectedIf you need access, email: info@bonet.org.uk

We also asked the Google Notebook LM tool to create a podcast, summarising key points from the day. This conversation was completely generated by artificial intelligence (AI):

The training day ended with demonstrations of key AI tools, including ImageFX from Google. It produced the image of the car below.

A silver Audi A5 with the license plate CAR 4U parked in front of a historic stone building and green hills.

Thank you to Adrian Mahoney from The PR Store, who delivered the training. Also thanks to volunteer Maria Ford for providing a fabulous lunch.

Useful links

  • ChatGPT – An AI chatbot from OpenAI. It helps with writing, answering questions, and coding.
  • Microsoft Copilot – An AI assistant for Microsoft 365 apps like Word and Excel. It helps with writing, data, and tasks.
  • DeepSeek – A Chinese AI chatbot, similar to ChatGPT, but cheaper and efficient.
  • Google Gemini – Google’s AI model, designed to compete with ChatGPT and other AI tools.
  • Google Labs – A space where Google tests new tech and AI projects.
  • Google NotebookLM – An AI-powered notebook that helps organize and summarize information. Can create podcasts.
  • Google ImageFX – A Google tool that creates AI-generated images from text prompts.
  • Google Photos – A cloud service for storing, organizing, and editing photos and videos.
  • Canva – A simple design tool for making social media posts, presentations, and more.