Artificial intelligence (AI) is sweeping the globe with applications ranging from language translation to home management. Presentations are no exception. AI can be used to fast-track the design process and reduce legwork for people who want to present their products, services or findings.
But are AI-generated presentations all they’re cracked up to be? With the time saved, what are you losing out on? Read on for three top tools available, the pros and cons of using AI to make presentations – and one alternative you’ll love.
AI's meteoric rise to stardom
In just a few short years, AI has evolved from a nascent technology into a global phenomenon, reshaping every sector. In fact, the number of AI companies in the UK has increased by over 600% in the last 10 years.
Thanks to AI's ability to analyse vast amounts of data quickly, learn from patterns and automate complex processes, it’s become integral to a wide range of sectors – such as healthcare, finance and marketing.
The integration of AI in everyday technology – from smartphones to home assistants – underscores its ubiquity, making it an indispensable part of daily life and work.
Around one in six UK organisations (432,000), have embraced at least one AI technology. However, that leaves a lot still on the bench.
Despite AI's remarkable capabilities, it isn't always the optimal solution for every task. Certain activities greatly benefit from the nuanced understanding, creativity and personal touch that only a skilled human can provide. This human element is especially crucial in fields such as graphic design, counselling and education, where personalisation, empathy and deep understanding play key roles.
AI might offer efficiency, but can it tackle presentations?
Pros and cons of AI for making presentations
Pro – It’s quick 🏃
It goes without saying that AI is fast. It takes a job off your plate, so you can focus on whatever you do best – developing products, researching market trends or just smooth-talking clients.
As well as saving you time, it gives you a presentation in just a few minutes. Of course, you’ll need to make edits and additions, which will increase the overall time it takes.
Pro – It’s cheap 💰
Using AI that makes presentations could also save you money. Firstly, because time is money. Any reduction in the time spent on your presentation will cut the overall cost of the presentation.
Additionally, the cost of AI for making presentations is typically cheaper than a professional design service. Slidesgo prices start from £16.99 per year for one user, for example. That said, it’s important to consider the quality you’re getting rather than just the price you pay – which brings us to the cons…
Con – It’s generic 🔄
Like many things created by AI, presentations will end up being generic. Sure, they might look good compared to a basic presentation you could whip up in a similar timeframe. However, they fail to include a number of key elements that could set your presentation apart:
· An in-depth understanding of the subject matter in relation to your target audience
· The ability to incorporate research (with sources) to back up your points
· Things like a distinct tone and humour that give your brand a little more personality
Con – It’s tone deaf 🎭
AI often lacks the capability to gauge the psychological nuances of its audience, which is essential when deciding on the tone and strategy of a presentation.Whether you're aiming to close a sale with a persuasive and assertive approach or initiating a soft discovery phase to gather insights, a human touch can significantly tailor the presentation to resonate with the audience's current mindset and emotional state.
Con – It doesn’t convert 🚫
They say the proof of the pudding is in the eating. The proof of a presentation is whether it gets the desired reaction from your audience. That could be customers making a purchase or stakeholders approving a key decision for your business.
You’ll find that AI that creates presentations that are a little lacklustre. As a result, you could find yourself or your company being knocked back more often than not. Of course, AI may still be a good fit if there’s nothing at stake – such as a quick presentation of your company’s annual performance.
Con – The text isn’t great ✍️
While tools will give you a presentation layout based on factors such as tone and style, not all of them will give you the text. When you do get text, you can expect it to be subpar at best. AI tools won’t deep dive into your website or business plan to formulate the optimum messaging or communication strategy.
AI-generated presentations – 3 options
1. Slidesgo
Slidesgo is an online platform dedicated to AI presentations. It’s simple to use, with just a few choices needed to get started:
· Enter your topic
· Choose a style and tone, such as an“elegant” style and “professional” tone
· Use the online editor to make tweaks
· Download your AI presentation
Slidesgo has a free version, so it’s worth a shot. However, as they say themselves, “AIs can’t read minds, so it’s likely that you’ll want to modify the slides.” You still have to put the hard work in.
2. Canva
Canva is a little different, given that it’s known as a handy design tool by countless businesses and individuals. The versatile platform has an AI presentation maker for people who want a quick, low-effort way to pitch or present.
Much like Slidesgo, you start by entering a prompt, which is then used to create a full presentation covering the different areas of your topic. Once that’s done, you call upon other AI tools on Canva to improve your presentation. That includes:
· Magic Write to fine-tune the text
· Translate to adapt content for different languages
· Magic Media to generate images
3. Visme
Visme boasts a client base of over 27 million users, including top brands like Intuit and IBM. In true AI style, the presentation maker is fronted by a chatbot, which asks you some questions to get your presentation started. Simply select “presentation” (though you can also create documents, infographics and social media content) then tell the chatbot about your topic.
Visme provides a few different prompt ideas to demonstrate the level of detail needed for their AI that creates presentations. You can then make final edits to the design, text and other assets – things like videos, photos and graphics.
Is there a better way?
A professional design service provides the best of both worlds when it comes to presentations. Like AI, it takes presentations off your to-do list. But crucially, it also ensures the results are truly outstanding.
There’s no need to worry about factual errors or things that simply don’t make sense. Everything will be checked by real people who actually care about your presentation. Above all else, it will be tailored to you, your brand and exactly what you want to say.
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We combine a passion for design with a commitment to excellence, ensuring every presentation we craft is pixel-perfect and tailored to your unique needs. You can submit orders for any design, with unlimited requests and unlimited revisions.
Book a demo today to find out more and take your first step towards presentation perfection! For a closer look at what you can expect, check out these presentations by the Hatchly team and see for yourself.
