The Rise of ChatGPT: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Human Jobs

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, there is a growing concern that artificial intelligence will soon replace human workers. However, history has shown us that at every stage of technological development, as things have become more automated, the differentiator has always been the human operating the technology. The rise of ChatGPT, a language model created by OpenAI, is no exception.

ChatGPT is a tool that can generate human-like text based on the input it receives. It is capable of completing a range of tasks, such as data entry, customer service, and content creation. However, it is important to understand that ChatGPT is not a replacement for human intelligence, but rather a tool to enhance it.

I was watching an art program with my Dad last night and the presenter said the introduction of ferrules that allowed paintbrushes to be flat rather than round was a huge revolution in the art world. In the hands of Claude Monet, this meant he could capture the sunlight glistening on the ripples of the water. In my hands it means my stick men are slightly better defined.

The real value of ChatGPT lies in the human behind the technology. The quality of the output generated by ChatGPT is only as good as the prompts it is given, and it is the human who must create these prompts. Those with expertise in a particular topic are best placed to write great prompts, as they have the knowledge and understanding to create prompts that result in high-quality output.

Most importantly, those with expertise in a particular topic will be able to spot errors, inaccuracies, and opportunities for improving the outputs. This is where the real differentiator lies. ChatGPT may be able to generate output that is similar to human-generated text, but it lacks the intuition and understanding that comes with years of experience and expertise.

For example, a marketing expert would be able to create prompts that result in highly effective marketing campaigns and spot opportunities for improving the output, while a customer service expert would be able to create prompts that result in exceptional customer service and spot inaccuracies in the responses.

In conclusion, the rise of ChatGPT should not be seen as a threat to human jobs, but rather as an opportunity to enhance them. With the right prompts, ChatGPT can take over routine tasks, freeing up time for us to focus on more valuable and creative work. Those with expertise in a particular topic will be best placed to write great prompts and spot errors, inaccuracies, and opportunities for improving the outputs. The differentiator will always be the human operating the technology, and ChatGPT is no exception. Embrace this technology, and let it work for you, not against you.