This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen.

In this episode, I focus on one big topic: how to build your own AI voice assistant using Elevenlabs’ new 11.ai.

I talk about why Voice AI is growing so quickly, what makes 11.ai different from older assistants, and how new technologies like MCP make it much easier to connect your tools in a safe and flexible way.

You’ll also hear a step-by-step guide on setting up your own personal voice assistant, from choosing a voice to adding integrations and customizing its behavior.

I hope you find it useful. Enjoy the episode!

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen.

In this episode, I talk about what makes reasoning models like o1, DeepSeek R1, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet different from classic language models, and how these new models can help you solve more complex problems step by step.

I also explain the new update from OpenAI that lets you use any model with custom GPTs, making it much easier to create specialized assistants for your work.

You’ll hear a simple breakdown of temperature and top p settings, so you can get better results from AI just by tweaking a few options.

Finally, I take a look at Apple’s latest “Illusion of Thinking” paper and what it really means for AI progress and reliability today.

Enjoy the episode!

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about how you can now connect almost any app to ChatGPT using new custom connector options. I explain how I tested the latest ElevenLabs V3 model to make AI voices sound much more natural, and how you can design user interfaces just by writing a text description with tools like Google Stitch.

I also share a simple way to build automation workflows with Gumloop and show how ready-made templates can make your daily work easier. You’ll hear some practical ideas from the book Endless Customers about building trust with your audience.

Enjoy the episode!

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about how I let AI create my podcast and how it worked better than I thought. I share how I used Notebook LM to turn text into a natural-sounding podcast with almost no effort.

I also talk about a simple way to keep your X (Twitter) automations working on Make.com, even after recent changes. You’ll hear about new, easy-to-use AI agents that can help with research, writing, and more, even if you don’t code.

I share the latest trends in startup growth from the new Startup Ecosystem Index, and I highlight Y Combinator’s top startup ideas for 2025. Finally, I cover the main AI announcements from Google I/O 2025, including updates for AI videos, search, and creative tools.

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about what values AI models like Claude show when talking to people. I share a new report about real conversations and how Claude responds to different values.

I also talk about Claude’s new integrations with apps like Zapier. You can now connect Claude with many tools and get better workflows. I explain what the Model Context Protocol is and why it is important.

You will learn how changing the temperature setting can change the answers you get from AI. I show simple examples with different temperature values.

I share news about Kling 2.0 Master, a new AI video tool that makes much better videos. I explain why it is better than older models and what you can do with it.

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about how you can now use AI functions right inside Google Sheets. I show how these new tools and templates can save you time and help with your daily work.

I explain why you should use clear and short prompts when you ask for web search in AI tools. I share a new assistant called The Librarian that works in your chat apps and helps you with small tasks.

I talk about what I learned from Daniel Pink about how people really make choices and why the way you frame your message is so important. I also share news about Google’s Veo 2, which lets you make free AI videos inside Gemini.

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about why using the right AI is better than using more AI. I share real stories from cities like Sydney, Estonia, and Singapore about smart ways to use AI.

I talk about a new ChatGPT update that helps it remember you better. I also explain why Make.com stopped working with X and what you can use instead.

You will learn the easiest way to make your AI prompts clear. I share a new tool called Ottogrid that helps you work with data very fast. I also talk about the top things from the new AI Index report, and what is new with GPT-4.1 for coding and big tasks.

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about using Perplexity to check if AI answers are true. I show how to write an eBook with AI in a smart way. I explain how to use Zapier Agents for easy and automatic workflows.

You will also hear what I learned from three great books for founders. I share the latest news about AI tools and new research. I explain how you can use new AI features in your own work.

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about how I use AI for Google Sheets and Excel formulas. I share tips for better results with AI by giving negative instructions. I also show my step by step way to write with AI tools.

You will hear how to make good video prompts for AI video tools. I share easy news and useful ideas about AI. You can try these in your own work.

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This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter, Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I share how I use AI agents for research, set up automation in my work, and test different AI tools to save time. You will hear simple tips, real lessons and ideas you can use in your own work.

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