Three practice ideas on how to generative-AI

It's hard to distinguish the hype of generative AI versus its practical use today but after about a year using it I have some thoughts - which were sparked by my morning and the following ChatGPT prompt ??:

"Create a 6 part riddle based treasure hunt for 9 year olds with a mythical create themed party in which: the first clue is hidden in a garden, the second clue is hidden under a trampoline, the third clue is hidden in the garage, the forth clue is hidden by a newly planned tree, the final location of the prize is up a climbing tree, the prize is under a deck."

No I don't design kids' birthday party scavenger hunts for a living but there are three consistent ways generative AI helps me (as an L&D leader) and my team, create interesting and useful solutions.

1. Early brainstorming: It helps quickly develop diverse ideas, concepts, and suggestions. I can't remember a time I took an idea exact from this sort of brainstorming but it can spit out tons of ideas to help spark you own ideas or you can take a mediocre idea it proposed and turn it into something special.
2. Early prototyping: It helps quickly create preliminary drafts, designs, or basic models. These drafts need a heavy human hand to make useful in the real world but we can get something rough out much quicker with it.
3. Late stage wordsmithing (but not final): it helps fine-tuning language, enhancing readability, and summarize. Generative AI struggles to be concise and keep information from one section in alignment with anothers but if there is a sentence or two holding you back you can get a dozen possible solutions in seconds... then work to re-humanize, personalize, and keep relevant.

Here is the best ChatGPT response I got to the earlier prompt ??:

Part 1: Garden

Welcome little adventurers, let's begin our quest,

Where flowers bloom and butterflies rest.

In a place where greenery grows and sparkles shine,

Look near the bush that's like a lion's mane divine.

Clue 1 Solution: Hide the first clue near a bush resembling a lion's mane in the garden.

Part 2: Under the Trampoline

Hopping and bouncing with so much glee,

Underneath where you jump, where you can't quite see,

Look below where the springs hold the fun tight,

Your next clue waits there, out of sight.

Clue 2 Solution: Hide the second clue underneath the trampoline, perhaps attached to the springs or frame.

Part 3: Garage

To where the cars find their cozy sleep,

And where the tools and boxes neatly keep,

Search around where wheels and engines dwell,

Your clue's waiting there, hidden quite well.

Clue 3 Solution: Place the third clue somewhere inside the garage, amidst the tools or near the vehicles.

Part 4: Newly Planned Tree

Amidst the soil, a seed was sown,

A tree's grown up, its roots have grown,

Around its base, your next hint hides,

Where the new tree's secrets bide.

Clue 4 Solution: Hide the fourth clue near the base of the newly planted tree in the yard.

Part 5: Climbing Tree

In the backyard stands a friend so tall,

With branches reaching, inviting all.

Up you climb, step by step,

The treasure's waiting at your next step.

Final Clue Solution: The final clue should lead them to a specific climbing tree where the treasure isn't placed but directs them to the last destination.

Final Destination: Under the Deck

Congratulations, you've journeyed well,

Now go where the wooden planks do dwell,

Underneath where the steps meet the ground,

The treasure's waiting to be found!

Hide the treasure underneath the deck near where the steps meet the ground, making sure it's easily accessible but still a little challenging for the adventurers to find. With these clues, they'll have a blast exploring the mystical world you've set up for them!