Today, we’re focusing on open notebook… it’s basically a note-taking app with AI, but like, seriously focused on keeping your stuff private.
I was just scrolling through late last year, and it popped up. It’s aiming to be a sort of study buddy, right? You feed it notes, it helps you make sense of them, and it does it without handing over everything to some big corporation.
The core idea is that it’s a “cognitive partner.” Sounds a bit fancy, I know, but basically, it’s supposed to help you learn better. They’ve got this podcast generator – you can turn your notes into audio, which is pretty cool. And the AI stuff – it’s supposed to summarize things, give you insights, the whole shebang. The big selling point is the privacy.
You get to control exactly what the AI sees. It’s aimed at people who want to learn, like students or researchers, but also anyone who just wants to keep their thoughts organized without feeling like they’re giving everything away.
It’s built for learning enthusiasts – people who really want to dig deep and understand things. Independent thinkers, too, because you’re in charge of your data. And busy learners, let’s be honest, we all have those massive piles of links we need to revisit later.
They’re planning on making this thing a serious deal – a personalized assistant for everyone. That’s a big goal, obviously.
If you want to get involved, you can be a beta tester, which means using it and telling them what’s broken or what could be better. You can even contribute to the code if you’re a developer. Just… share your ideas. They want to know what you think they should be doing. There’s a server where you can chat with other users and get help.
It’s a pretty grassroots approach, which is kind of nice. Honestly, it seems like a decent project, and the focus on privacy is a big plus.
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