On February 14, 2024, I introduced an initiative that #TwinzTalk Don and I kicked off – getting started with AI and ChatGPT referencing an overview document titled ChatGPT Lite: How to Get Started. We have been engaging with ChatGPT Plus and other AI Large Language Models (LLMs), such as Claude AI, starting in December 2022, shortly after Open AI introduced ChatGPT on November 30, 2022.
The future of work changed instantly with the availability of LLMs for the mainstream consumer.
Seth Godin shared an insightful blog on April 20, 2024, titled ChatGPT is dumber than it looks. Seth accurately notes:
“The reason AI language models are dumb is that they don’t actually know anything, the model is simply calculating probabilities. Not about the unknown, but about everything. Each word, each sentence, is a statistical guess.
I’ve switched mostly to claude.ai because it’s more effective and less arrogant, but it’s still guessing.
If a guess is good enough, you’re set. If it’s not, plan accordingly.”
“Don’t ignore AI because it’s dumb. Figure out how to create patterns and processes where you can use it as the useful tool it’s becoming.“
Don and I have emphasized from the beginning:
- A mindset of curiosity, optimism, and possibility, balanced with realism, is imperative. Learn and grow with the tools.
- Know what you are expecting to receive from prompts. Domain expertise is critical for evaluating output that needs to be specific and accurate.
- Approach AI results critically, and educate yourself on the limitations, considering the results you seek.
- Although not perfect, embrace the possibility of AI to enhance thinking, creativity, and productivity exponentially.
We created a visual, shown below, to consider the potential uses for anyone. This is not a question of “how can this help me professionally?” Please think at a more macro level: “How can this help me, and how can I then help others by bringing more value to the world?“
Embrace the possibilities and create value for your world!