AI Is My New Personal Assistant

I'm pretty good with technology, and have always thought that keeping up with changes is so important, so about a year ago when people really began talking about AI and specifically what I use, ChatGPT, I perked up.

Now I use CHATGPT many times every day.  We've been using AI for years, but we never called it by name.  Siri and Alexa and Google Maps are just some examples.  Also, auto correct on your computer is AI.  How do you think the ads you see on your computer get there?  They are specific to you, based on your browsing preferences and buying.  But let's get to some newer uses of AI.

I first began using AI about nine months ago when we were planning a trip to Poland and Slovakia.  I asked it to plan a 2 week trip that included history, culture, art and good food, and make it a combination of driving and flying.  Within 5 seconds I had a complete itinerary.  Then I asked AI if there were any festivals or special events in the towns we would be visiting.  Again, within seconds I had the names and dates of various festivals .  It gave me restaurants too.  Amazing.  

So what other ways can you use AI that you might not yet be aware of?  

1.  Figure out health issues.  If you type in your symptoms and describe the symptoms,  CHATGPT will tell you the potential causes.  Remember, AI can analyze images, so if you have a rash, for example, it may be able to tell you what it is.  It can explain medical test results and even very complicated medical situations.

2.  Diagnose home repair issues, phone issues, computer issues.  I use CHATGPT almost daily to figure out how to fix the coffee maker, repair the toilet or sink, or figure out something on my phone.  It's fantastic.  It can organize your files for your computer.

3.  Personal assistance and productivity.  There are AI tools like Tactiq that you can use to transcribe YouTube videos, or transcribe the conversations you have with yourself in the car.  It can help you make difficult decisions, if you give it the right information.

4.  It will write stories for you, letters of all sorts, sympathy cards, etc. Someone I know recently had to fire someone, and CHATGPT gave her a kind, gentle way to do it.  

We've only scratched the surface in our use of AI.  It's not something to be afraid of.  Yes, there are negatives, but OMG, the positives outweigh them, and it is such a time saver!  I hope you are all using AI and enjoying it's many benefits.