Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have rapidly gained traction, amassing 100 million users in just two months. This unprecedented growth is largely due to how simple it is to access these platforms, especially since many of these tools are available for free. If we are not also learning how to use these tools, then we are quickly falling behind.

If you are looking to incorporate AI into your workflows, or introduce it to someone else, then Sections e-Book The Executive's Guide to Generative AI is a great starting point. You can find the link at the bottom of the article, but here are some takeaways and action steps you can take to get started.

Tackling Information Overload

AI effectively addresses the challenge of information overload. Next time you are given a report or document to read, try uploading it to ChatGPT (make sure it does not contain sensitive information) and ask it to summarize the document for you. You can also ask it to summarize a website by copying and pasting the web address into your prompt.

Early Adoption: Your Competitive Edge

Adopting AI early can significantly boost your career and business prospects. It is easy to begin, you can use OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4o, or Perplexity AI and many of their features for free by going to their websites. If you have Google Gemini enabled, you may have noticed Google’s new AI pop-up above your Google searches to help you answer your questions.

Immediate Impact on Productivity

AI offers substantial and immediate improvements in work quality and efficiency. These tools have increased productivity by up to 43% for the population surveyed by Section.

Unlocking Business Potential

Generative AI represents the next major technological shift, capable of unlocking vast business revenues. Its integration can be a game-changer for your organization. Resources like Section, The Rundown AI, and InQuest AI are great for keeping up to date on AI news and tools.

Some Flaws: Privacy and Information Integrity

When using AI tools, it's important to be aware of some inherent flaws. Many of these tools are open source, meaning that information used within them could potentially be shared unless explicitly stated otherwise. Therefore, avoid entering confidential information into these tools. Additionally, always double-check the answers provided by AI, as it can sometimes generate incorrect or fabricated (hallucinated) responses. AI tools often sound confident, even when they are incorrect, so verifying the information is crucial.

Reference

Section e-Book The Executive's Guide to Generative AI (Link)

Tools

ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/

Perplexity - https://www.perplexity.ai/

Learning

The Rundown AI - https://www.therundown.ai/

Section - https://www.sectionschool.com/

InQuest AI - https://inquestai.com/