AI chatbots are big news. People ask me what they should be doing with them. Here are my ideas to get started:
- Search: Instead of searching Google for websites, consider using an AI chatbot.
- Proofreading: Chatbots can offer suggestions and make changes based on grammar and content.
- Shopping: If you have a specific need, for example for an appliance that fits in a particular set of dimensions and has particular needs, Chatbots can shortcut your research.
Keep in mind that these chatbots do “hallucinate” so always verify important information.
The key is to interact with the AI Chatbots. Don’t just ask it to write you an email. Tell it what you are trying to do and ask it to ask you questions so that it can do a better job. Then provide it feedback and tell it what kind of changes you would like.
I think of these chatbots as smart and very literal minded assistants. The more information that you can provide, the better that the assistant will be able to do what you want.
I personally like using Claude, but I also use ChatGPT, and Gemini. Deepmind (the new chatbot from China) is also highly regarded. Give them a try and see how they fit into your life.