SkimIt.ai: AI-Powered Article Summarization
SkimIt.ai offers a quick and easy way to get AI-generated summaries of any article delivered directly to your inbox. Simply email the article link to , and within approximately 10 minutes, you'll receive a concise summary.
How SkimIt.ai Works
- Find an Article: Discover an interesting article online but short on time?
- Share the Link: Use your browser's share function to email the article link to . The subject line and email body content beyond the link are inconsequential. You can even CC friends to share the article and summary with them.
- Receive Summary: In about 10 minutes (or up to 15 minutes, depending on server load), you and your CC'd friends will receive an email containing an AI-generated summary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: The tool isn't working. Help!
- A: Contact . Sometimes, server delays or spam filters may cause issues. Allow up to 15 minutes for delivery.
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Q: What's the correct email format?
- A: Ensure the article link is the first URL in the email body. The subject line and other content don't affect processing.
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Q: How and why would I CC my friends?
- A: Share articles with friends by CC'ing them in your email to . They'll receive both the original article and the SkimIt.ai summary.
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Q: What AI technology powers SkimIt.ai?
- A: SkimIt.ai utilizes OpenAI's GPT technology for AI processing.
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Q: Is the AI-generated content accurate?
- A: No, the summaries are for entertainment purposes only. AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies. Use responsibly.
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Q: How do you store my data?
- A: SkimIt.ai retains the sender's email address, any CC'd addresses, and the first URL in the email. No other email content is stored.
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Q: Why did you build this?
- A: SkimIt.ai is a fun project by Karthik and Alex to practice AI text processing, email handling, and web scraping. They are post-exit founders with a passion for building startups.
About the Creators
SkimIt.ai was created by Karthik Sridharan and Alex Furmansky.
