Hey there, and welcome back to Tech Break by Friday, where we break down AI and technology terms to use step-by-step strategies for our business. I’m your host, Paraskevi Kivroglou—software developer, AI researcher, and here to help you stay one step ahead in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.

Today’s topic is going to save you hours and will instantly level up how you communicate ideas—AI presentation tools.

Why use AI for presentations?

If you are like me, building presentations can be a time-consuming process. You spend hours tweaking slides, adjusting fonts, and rewriting the content.

So AI-powered tools are changing that. They're not just saving time; they’re helping non-designers create professional, story-driven presentations that impress.

Pro Tip: Use AI not just for automation—but for creativity. These tools help spark new ways of telling your story.

My opinion on the Tools I tested…

Gamma: One of the best for creating complete decks from a single prompt. If you’re short on time and need a solid draft quickly, start here. Gamma has a built-in AI image generator, so you can use prompting to create the images that match your vision. What I also like is the option to export as a PDF, Google Slides, or PowerPoint project.

Canva Magic Design: If you are a designer and like creating, this is the tool for you. You type in a concept, and it gives you layout and image suggestions in seconds. I know a lot of people who use Canva to create their presentations, so this is perfect since it is already integrated.

Beautiful.ai: Similar to Gamma. When I want design consistency and polish—without overthinking fonts and alignment. It is really good at creating a slide deck that follows a story.

Pro Tip: Always double-check the text that AI generates. It might hallucinate and not understand the topic from your prompt (depends on the prompt). Please make sure you agree with the written words.

Tips & Tricks

Now for the good stuff—practical tips I’ve picked up from using these tools myself

* Start with the end in mind: Know your takeaway message before opening any tool.

* Use prompts like a pro: Be specific—e.g., ‘Create a 10-slide pitch deck about a SaaS startup helping small businesses automate HR workflows.’ Prompting is key for AI. When you want AI to create a specific presentation, explain the concept like you would to a human. Give it enough context, and make sure to specify your audience. This plays a huge role in the tone and how deeply it dives into the topic.

* Refine the output: These tools are 80% there—add your voice, examples, and structure.

* Keep it visual: Use icons, flow diagrams, and images. These tools often suggest them—don’t ignore them! But if the ones they suggest don’t match your style or wants, change them with prompts.

* Review with real people: Before presenting, ask someone outside your field to review. If they get it, you nailed it.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Even though AI is powerful, it’s not perfect. Watch out for these mistakes.

* Over-relying on templates: Your content still needs clarity and originality. Make sure you add your vision to the presentation.

* Generic language: Always personalize AI-generated content—add your tone and voice. The presentation is supposed to highlight your knowledge and expertise while making it comprehensive for others.

* Assuming it's presentation-ready: Edit ruthlessly. These are starting points, not final drafts.

That wraps up today’s episode! If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed creating slides, I hope this gives you some tools and confidence to try AI-powered presentation makers. They won’t replace your thinking—but they will amplify it.

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Thanks for tuning in—until next time, keep learning, keep building.

References: 1. Gamma: https://gamma.app/create

* Canva Dream Land: https://www.canva.com/dream-lab

* Canva Magic Design:https://www.canva.com/magic-design/

* Beautiful.ai: https://www.beautiful.ai/

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