5 Of The Best YouTube Channels to Master ChatGPT and AI Right Now
In 15 minutes a day, bulletproof yourself against being replaced by AI
AI is galloping faster than a horse on Adderall.
Within the first 5 days, ChatGPT crossed 1 million users. 30 days in, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Plus. 3 months later, the mind-bending GPT-4 came alive.
The hugest companies, best minds, and richest investors are laser-focused on AI.
Midjourney’s V5. Adobe Firefly. Meta’s SAM. Google’s Bard. Microsoft’s 365 Copilot. Github’s Copilot-X. Nvidia’s Picasso. Even our childhood love, Disney, has joined the AI cold war.
Hopping on this gravy train, every John, Mary, and their mothers have become YouTube ChatGPT experts and AI journalists.
Wading through this cesspool of armchair experts, I’ve uncovered 5 YouTube gems.
These channels span creative use cases, advanced techniques, and the latest developments.
They’re all you need to stay on top of your AI game.
The AI Advantage
One of the first in this space, Igor’s always focused on quality over quantity.
The proof is in the pudding — despite only posting 71 videos so far, his channel has almost 100k subscribers.
Clear articulation despite his thick German accent. Minimal editing with pop references sprinkled in. Unmistakable passion for AI. Genuine drive to provide massive value.
The amalgam’s a channel that educates, inspires, and entertains you.
While Igor mostly focuses on ChatGPT, GPT-4, and other LLMs, he’s now diversifying into Midjourney and the AI-art side of things as well.
Igor’s USP?
Distilling an entire book or course’s worth of value into 8 to 12-minute videos.
Plus, actually leaving goodies in video descriptions for deeper diving.
Matt Wolfe
Matt Wolfe is the AI professor.
In his often-20-minutes-or-longer videos, he dives deep into the topic he’s exploring — complete with templates, examples, resources, tips, tricks, and his stoic excitement.
But rest assured, his videos are one-stop shops — especially the Midjourney ones.
What’s insane is how he posts almost every single day — without dropping the video quality and value even an inch.
Matt Wolfe’s USP?
Ultra-detailed deep-dive videos with ample hands-on examples.
Plus, he’s the most expansive AI YouTuber I know of — spanning ChatGPT, Midjourney, Bard, Bing Chat, and every other AI tool under the sun.
His website “Future Tools” aggregates the latest AI tools and products — and his newsletter delivers them steaming hot to your inbox. He also runs a detailed AI-centric personal blog!
If you subscribe to and enable notifications for one YouTuber on this list, let it be Matt Wolfe.
The AI Grid
Legend has it that every time you blink, a new AI development is released.
Locked in an AI arms race, tech behemoths are shipping AI releases faster than fiery VC-funded startups.
The AI Grid is the AI journalist of YouTube — tirelessly alerting us of lightspeed AI developments.
The best part? He not only gives a TL;DR of the hourlong release conferences — but also shows us the actual tool in action.
The AI Grid’s USP?
Fast, efficient, and insightful reporting of the latest AI developments across the board.
Jason West
With a Loom-like recording style, Jason dives right into the demonstration.
With zero fluff, introductions, and irritating cuts, Jason’s videos are to the point — and deliver exactly what the title promises.
The best part? His videos are neatly segmented by timestamps — so you can skim to the bits you’re most interested in. Easy to rewatch or refer back to his videos as well.
Jason West’s USP?
To the point, no fluff. Practical and hands-on. You’ll walk away with exactly what the thumbnail makes you expect.
Not as comprehensive as Matt Wolfe. Not as charismatic as Igor. Not as up-to-date as The AI Grid —but Jason hits the sweet midpoint of them all.
Siraj Raval
Last on this list is the master experimenter Siraj.
Be it data science, machine learning, or now the GPT family, Siraj’s an unparalleled alchemist at concocting stunning practical applications.
P.S. He’s also an expert in the innards of fancy AI — machine learning, neural networks, and complex math. His YouTube channel’s home to entire nano-degrees and courses.
Mind-blowingly, he automated an entire YouTube channel and affiliate-marketing mini-business — using Python scripting, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other free AI tools.
The craziest part? He used ChatGPT to generate the entire Python script!
Wait until you watch what else he’s done with ChatGPT — a trading bot. A finance startup. A sports betting bot. An Anime video generator. A Tesla self-driving simulator.
Siraj’s USP?
Distilling complex topics like deep learning, AI, blockchain, and programming into addictive, binge-worthy videos.
If you find your creative juices running dry, dive into Siraj’s videos — and get your hands dirty with some juicy tech fiddling.
Final Thoughts
Don’t devour video after video in a maniacal AI spree. You’ll only drown yourself in a pool of FOMO, fear, and frustration.
Instead, dedicate 15 minutes a day. Given how 95% of people are slumbering on AI, you’ll be well ahead of the curve.
Love it or hate it, the AI revolution is inevitable and underway.
GPT-4 can already ace the bar exam and diagnose 1 in 100,000 medical conditions in seconds! GPT-10 and future AI will surpass even our wildest imagination and sci-fi.
But AI won’t replace you — a shrewd human leveraging AI will.
Be that human.
Have you been exploring ChatGPT and AI? Any good YouTube channels I’ve missed?
I’d love to know.
