Too much busywork? Here are some ChatGPT prompts to automate your daily tasks
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Too much busywork? Here are some ChatGPT prompts to automate your daily tasks

As artificial intelligence continues to grow in popularity and change the way we work, it’s becoming more important than ever to incorporate the technology into your workflow.

That might sound intimidating, especially due to concerns about AI taking away jobs. But try to shift your mindset and view AI as an ally, not an enemy. In the coming years, it’s going to be more important than ever to show employers that you are competent at using the technology, as workplaces across the world embrace its use.

ChatGPT is one of the most accessible generative chatbots out there, and understanding how to use it begins with writing an effective prompt. In his recent story for Forbes, contributor Aytekin Tank says that “the right prompt can empower AI to handle more tedious tasks,” freeing up workers to “focus on more meaningful tasks, ultimately boosting the type of productivity that matters.”

Let’s take a look at a few of the prompts that Tank offers up in his story, with the aim of cutting down on the time it takes to complete your busywork each day:

  1. ChatGPT can edit your emails for accuracy, clarity and tone: “I want you to act as an editor. I will provide you with an email that will be sent to a [manager/colleague/client]. I want you to edit the text to ensure the tone is professional and the message is clear. Also, please check for grammatical and spelling errors.”
  2. Use ChatGPT to create content ideas, such as for a blog: “You are [role] of a [industry] company looking to generate ideas for blog posts for the company website. The blog will target prospective customers in [region]. The blog posts will focus on [topic(s)] Please generate 10 ideas. Each idea should be 50 words or less.”
  3. Generate ideas for problem-solving (be as specific as possible): “How can I solve my [issue] problem? Provide five suggestions.”

These are just three of the eight prompts that Tank includes in his story, where he also goes in-depth into some of the finer details about working with ChatGPT, including how to train it to match your own personal voice.

Read the full story: 8 ChatGPT prompts to automate your busywork


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Work boundaries: California assemblyman introduces a right to disconnect bill to limit after-hours work

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In our perpetually online world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for many white collar workers to prioritize work-life balance, as emails and Slack messages don’t stop once the clock hits 5 p.m. But proposed legislation in California could change things. Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) introduced Assembly Bill 2751 this week, which, if passed, would make California the first state to guarantee workers the “right to disconnect.”?

“The lines between when you’re working and when you’re not have become so blurred that, for many people, they never have a time to switch off,” Haney said in an interview with Forbes senior contributor Jack Kelly. The bill drew attention the same week that California’s higher minimum wage law for fast food workers went into effect, which Kelly argues could come with unintended consequences such as restaurant closures and reduced hours for employees.?

Read the full story here: Technology is the ‘villain,’ California assemblyman says about his right to disconnect bill


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Dana Kirchmar

Driving profitability in aviation & aerospace by advancing the careers and retention of its top female talent | Talent Development | Retention Strategies | Employee Engagement | Reputation & Brand Value

6 个月

Forbes So many thought-provoking ideas in this edition. Thanks so much for posting!

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Charlie W.

CEO of Supercharge My Enterprise -- Consultant, GLG

6 个月

One of the best use cases I can see for these things atm is to democratise data queries to C-level level execs. & management that may lack SQL knowledge, for better on the fly decision making. That's why frameworks like Azure, that allow you to select the data you want to be queried, isolate it on a db, and then make it available to a private llm are going to be a game changer. Of course not many SMEs are going to be able to navigate that kind of data unification.. I suspect the reason we are seeing exponential growth in these ai models is because much like a child, alot depends on that initial data training set. Add things like Make, Zapier & specialist api intreg. companies into the mix to have a functional chatbot that's providing current and historical insights, creating spreadsheets, composing and sending emails..

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Mark Rapier CMAS, ALC

Trusted Guide | Author | Lifelong Learner | Corporate Diplomat | Certified M&A Specialist | Certified Life Coach

6 个月

"ChatGPT prompts to automate your daily tasks" The first suggestion highlights a major risk with Generative AI. The example shared is using ChatGPT like Grammarly. By definition, using AI in this way uploads client information to AI's cloud for analysis. This likely violates NDAs and creates risk for you and your client.

Craig Dickson

Head of Finance at CCI South Africa | Driving value in BPO, Technology & Financial Services | It always seems impossible until it's done.

6 个月

Like having a personal assistant who never gets tired of your endless to-do list. Hope it doesn't start asking for a pay rise and coffee breaks. Now if it could just pick up my shirts from the laundry……… ??????

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Vincent Vu

Founder, CEO & Chairman | Rubix Studios | Transforming Businesses through Brand Strategy & Digital Innovation

6 个月

Forgot to mention, AI blogging is a negative mark on SEO, might as well tell people to jeopardise their website.

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