AI Tools for Content Creators: YouTube, TikTok, Podcasts (2025)

Content creation is one area where AI tools have created the most dramatic productivity improvements. Here’s the full toolkit for YouTube, TikTok, and podcast creators.

For YouTubers

Video Script Writing

Use ChatGPT or Claude to generate complete video scripts:

Try Claude for Scripts →

Thumbnail Design

Create eye-catching thumbnails with Canva’s YouTube thumbnail templates and AI background generation.

Canva for Thumbnails →

SEO: Titles, Descriptions, Tags

Optimize every video for search:

“Generate 10 YouTube title options for a video about [topic]. Include: numbers, power words, and the keyword ‘[keyword]’. Also write a 200-word SEO description and 20 relevant tags.”

For TikTok Creators

Hook Generation

The first 3 seconds determine TikTok success. Use AI to generate 20 hook variations:

“Write 20 TikTok hooks for a video about [topic]. Use different formats: question, bold statement, ‘Stop scrolling…’, controversy, and ‘POV:’.”

Trend Research

Use Perplexity AI to find trending topics in your niche:
“What are the top trending topics on TikTok in the [niche] space right now? What hashtags are growing?”

For Podcasters

Show Notes Generation

Paste your transcript into Claude and ask:
“Write comprehensive show notes for this podcast episode. Include: episode summary, 5 key takeaways, timestamps (if available), resources mentioned, and 5 SEO-focused keywords.”

Claude for Show Notes →

Interview Questions

“Generate 30 interview questions for an episode with [guest description]. Mix: background questions, expertise questions, hot takes, and audience questions. Start with warmup, end with memorable closing question.”

Content Creator AI Stack