I was having dinner with my husband In Paris. We were given the wine list and all the names were of course in French. Barry wanted something equivalent to a Napa Cabernet, so I took a photo of the menu and asked ChatGPT. In seconds, he recommended wine. I checked again with the waiter, and he gave his approval.
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Maybe you can I think artificial intelligence It's only intended for businesses, programmers, or those with super technical experience, but it's not. It's for anyone who wants to try it.
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Instead of ignoring this powerful tool, make this the year you embrace AI. It's easier and more beneficial than you think.
Let's start with the basics
“So, where do I find ChatGPT?” I get that in my email every day. Use it on the Internet Or download it for iPhone or Android.
The free tier works for most people. I pay $20 a month for ChatGPT Plus. It's worth it to me to have access to the better features and faster response times. Start for free. If you find yourself relying on your favorite AI tool regularly, consider upgrading. It's worth considering.
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ChatGPT is not the only option, but it is my favorite (at least for now) and the most popular. You can also try Google Gemini, Confusion and Claude.
With all this, the workflow is the same. Think about it Like Googlebut instead of entering a single search term and scrolling through the results, you can have a “conversation” with the bot to get exactly the result you want.
Like any tool, you need to use AI wisely and triple-check its results. Trust me, you don't want to end up like those lawyers who used AI to draft court documents, only for the judge to catch glaring errors.
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This is what we call the text, question or command that you give to an AI system to guide its response or action. It's your instruction on what you want, so the better your prompt, the more helpful and accurate the response will be.
“Priming” is the internal term for telling a chatbot exactly what you want from it. With ChatGPT or any other implementation, the more restrictions you put in place, the better your answer will be. Examples: “Limit your answer to 250 words”, “Give me the list in bullet points”, “Format the results as a table”, “Use this data to create a bar chart”.
Remember, AI cannot read your thoughts. He just knows what you're saying. “uses”He does“and”no” in your prompts to get the results you want. Let's say you're cooking for your friends, and some of them have allergies. Say, “Create a recipe for six people. He does They include protein, fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates. no “Include dairy products, shellfish, or tree nuts.”
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7 tips to make life easier
Make your goals actionable: “I have a goal for 2025 (fill in the blank). Can you help me make it SMART?” (SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, and Time-bound.) Maybe you haven't reached that point yet. Try this: “I want to (fill in the blank), but it's stressful, and I don't know where to start. Can you help me by breaking it down into more manageable tasks?”
“Give me 10 more examples”: This is the prompt I use with ChatGPT all the time to make the chatbot a better brainstorming friend. Some of his “ideas” are downright bad, but they might spark something creative in your mind, too.
“How can I improve this?” Post anything you've written — a blog post, a travel plan, a resume, or even a sincere email. This prompt works wonders to improve your work and point out improvements, like a personal editor at your fingertips.
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Your own free assistant: Let's say you have messy notes from a meeting. Manually, you'll spend 15 minutes converting those messages into an email suitable for your boss or team. Instead, open your chatbot and say: “Turn these notes into professional notes;” Friendly email For my team.” Paste your notes at the end and voila. For advice: Ask the bot of your choice, “Is there anything that needs more detail?” To fill in any missing information.
Shortcut to your inbox: When you receive an email that's too long, open your chatbot of choice, type the prompt, “Summarize this email for me. Tell me what I should do, then write a thoughtful response. Here's the email.” Paste the email and let the AI do its magic.
Want to get in shape? Ask your AI to create a personalized fitness plan. Try this: “Create a 30-day fitness plan to lose fat and gain muscle designed specifically for beginners (male/female) at (your age).” Or be specific: “Create a four-week fitness plan to help me run a mile for the first time.” Don't sweat it.
A 12-year-old boy types while using a laptop on December 19, 2023, in Bath, England. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Did the husband forget to load the dishes again? Instead of firing off an angry text, let AI intervene. Ask your favorite chatbot to reframe your frustration and turn it into something a little more positive. I like this prompt: “Make this message seem friendlier.”
Don't forget privacy
It's easy to think that your bot is a trusted ally, especially when it provides helpful answers throughout the day. But it definitely isn't. It is a data collection tool like any other.
Be smart about what you say. Never write down passwords, sensitive financial data, or confidential business or business information. My rule of thumb: Don't tell your chatbot anything you don't want to go public.
With a free ChatGPT or Perplexity account, you can turn off memory features in the app's settings that remember everything you type. For Google Gemini, you need a paid account to do this.
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