Chat GPT and Me

*Full disclosure. This article was written primarily by ChatGPT with inputs from me and edits to the draft that I was given by AI.

The Power of AI in the Workplace: How AI Tools Like ChatGPT Empower Professionals

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that has transformed the workplace. With AI, professionals can accomplish tasks more efficiently and accurately than ever. One such AI tool that has captured my attention is ChatGPT. I believe AI tools like ChatGPT can help professionals become better at their work, and do it with greater agility. I think there are many layers of AI's benefits to work and life, but I'll start this first article with just a few thoughts, I plan to dive deeper into this topic as time and bandwidth allow.

However, AI is not a magic bullet. It is a tool that requires practice, experience, and human intuition to use effectively, just like any tool used by a craftsman. And, like any tool, AI must be used ethically, responsibly, and in some cases as it was intended to be used. At the moment, there is no standard ethical framework for the use of AI. As a result, it is essential that users of AI tools, like ChatGPT, are transparent in their use of these tools. Also, like other tools and resources, they can be used for good or evil. We need to find ways to ensure that these AI tools can operate as extensions of the laws and norms that govern our societies. Just as doctors are bound by the Hippocratic Oath, users of AI need a similar ethical framework. In full transparency, the majority of the text you're reading here was written by ChatGPT.

One of the biggest misconceptions about AI is that it will replace human workers. But the truth is, AI is not sentient and requires the direction and guidance of a human. As good as the technology is, it still needs a human filter to assess quality, accuracy, and relevance. While AI can do many things, it is still a tool that requires human input to function at its best.

Another misconception is that AI is smart, or smarter than you or me. Perhaps in some ways, AI is better at doing certain things than humans. Does that mean it is as intelligent as we are, or more so even? Probably not, but as humans, we're also prone to putting ourselves above all other things on planet Earth. What about the octopus? Is that an intelligent animal? There's enough science to suggest that they possess similar intelligence to humans. However, will we ever see octopi as our intellectual counterparts on this little blue planet of ours? Probably not. Will we ever judge AI as intelligent compared to ourselves?

Another important consideration when it comes to AI is diversity and equity. How do these concepts relate to AI? Well, it is important to acknowledge that some algorithmic business operations were developed with the biases of the programmers or the biases of the public. Investigating the enormity of algorithms that run our lives in finance, healthcare, technology, education, insurance, and so on would be a monumental effort. But, could AI be trained to sniff out inherently biased algorithms and suggest the edits in coding needed to make the world more just, equal, and fair? I'd like to think so.

In conclusion, AI is a powerful tool that has the potential to transform the workplace. AI tools like ChatGPT can help professionals become better at their work and do it with greater agility. However, it is important to use these tools ethically and transparently. AI is not a magic bullet and requires human input to function at its best. By embracing the power of AI while recognizing its limitations, we can use this tool to become more effective professionals and advance our careers.