Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how we create content. In just a few short prompts, AI tools can create engaging, on-brand articles you can publish with just a click. And it’s only getting better.
A new AI plugin, Jetpack Assistant, aims to be the perfect entry route for anyone curious about this technology on the WordPress platform.
This article will explore everything you need about the brand-new tool. We’ll also highlight AI’s cybersecurity concerns and how to protect yourself and your website.
The Jetpack AI Assistant
With over 5 million active installations, Jetpack is already a trusted brand within the WordPress community, providing users with many security, analytics, and growth tools.
Their new service, the Jetpack AI assistant, aims to combine the power of artificial intelligence with the simplicity of WordPress.
Below are some of the core benefits of using this new plugin:
1. Reliable Content Quickly
One of the benefits of AI tools is that no coding experience is required. And Jetpack Assistant is no exception. It works directly within WordPress. Activate the Assistant via the Inserter or use the ‘/’ command and type ‘AI’ to bring up the Assistant.
You can use the Assistant to create everything from blog posts and page content to lists and comprehensive tables. It can also help populate lists, create comprehensive tables, and organize information innovatively for newsletters and presentations.
2. Auto-Translation
With the ability to translate content into 12 languages, including French, Chinese, and Spanish, the Jetpack AI Assistant can help you reach brand-new audiences and break down language barriers.
This is especially useful for e-commerce sites wishing to enter new territories and attract business. You can also use these translation services to help correct grammar and spelling, ensuring that no matter what language you’re working in, your copywriting is always up to scratch.
3. A Strong Human-Voice
One of the fears people have with AI technology is that articles will read as stiff and impersonal. But Jetpack AI Assistant creates content with a strong human voice.
To match your site and target audience, you can change the tool to use various tones, including formal, humourous, persuasive, or conversational. Use these to write about anything from tutorials, guides, and FAQs to listicles, product highlights, personal diary-style blogging, and much more.
4. Content Optimization
Although AI is often used to create new content, the Jetpack AI Assistant can optimize older content on your WordPress site. It corrects the text’s spelling and grammar and generates SEO-optimized titles, descriptions, and summaries.
In this way, your old content can be rejigged and given a new lease of life – perfect for updating popular evergreen content, updating site policies, and cleaning up stale information.
5. A Free Trial to Test It Out Yourself
Jetpack AI Assistant is free “for a limited time,” allowing WordPress users to test, trial, and experiment with the tool. Per their website, free users can make up to 20 queries with the tool. Afterward, a Premium tier removes these restrictions and costs just $10 monthly.
Cybersecurity Tools That Keep You Safe From AI
As exciting as new AI technology is, it opens up concerns about how criminals can use and exploit it. Organizations like the FBI have issued a stark warning that criminals are using the power of AI to create everything from phishing attacks to developing intelligent malware that can avoid detection.
So, what can you do to keep yourself safe? Below are three of the most helpful cybersecurity tools to keep yourself safe in this new age of artificial intelligence.
1. Antivirus
Hackers are using AI tools to create new malware codes that are becoming harder and harder to detect. Antivirus software can scan and detect viruses, warn you about suspicious websites, and flag malicious files before downloading.
That said, you need to keep it updated regularly to avail of the latest protections on the internet. Also, set up and monitor regular scans on your system so that nothing can take advantage of your systems.
2. A VPN
A virtual private network, VPN, is a popular tool often used to bypass geo-blocked content online. But for cybersecurity, is a VPN worth it?
Absolutely. A VPN works by disguising your IP address, making it appear like you’re logging in from another part of the world. Even when working on a public Wi-Fi network, it will encrypt your online activity and help prevent people from spying on your screen.
Many of the best VPNs will instinctively block malicious websites and intrusive pop-ups, helping protect you from common threats of cybercriminals.
3. A Password Manager
Hackers are using AI technology to break passwords at record speed. PASSGAN, an AI tool, could crack 51% of passwords in under 1 minute.
To combat this, you need to strengthen your passwords. A simple way of doing so is using longer passwords of at least 12 characters, using various letters, numbers, and symbols, and avoiding using personal details. A password manager can be a valuable tool to store, encrypt, and automatically enter strong passwords into sites.