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ChatGPT and AI - Opportunity or Threat For You As An Administrative Professional
Manage episode 361770768 series 1512567
Description: In this solo episode, we explore how AI and ChatGPT are changing the administrative profession and whether they pose an opportunity or threat for you as an administrative professional. We discuss a recent experiment conducted by the New York Times and share insights on how AI can help you in your daily tasks while also emphasizing the importance of adaptability and staying ahead of the curve.
Show Notes:
Introduction
- Discussion about the recent New York Times article on ChatGPT and Bard as executive assistants
- Results of the experiment and the implications for human executive assistants
Adapting to AI and ChatGPT
- The importance of embracing new technology in the administrative profession
- Historical examples of technological advancements, such as the electric typewriter and early PCs
- The need for adaptability, flexibility, and curiosity
Insights from Toby Walsh, chief scientist at UNSW's AI Institute
- AI taking over the four Ds of work: dirty, dull, difficult, and dangerous tasks
- The limitations of AI, including social and emotional intelligence, creativity, and adaptability
Opportunities for administrative professionals
- Offloading dull tasks to AI and focusing on more creative contributions
- Upcoming podcast guests who are thought leaders in the administrative profession
- Following these thought leaders and experimenting with tools like ChatGPT
Tips and precautions when using ChatGPT
- Privacy concerns when using free versions of digital products
- Inaccuracies in AI-generated results and the importance of verification
- Mastering the art of crafting prompts for better results
Links:
- New York Times Article: How ChatGPT and Bard Performed as My Executive Assistants
- Australian Financial Review Article: How ChatGPT Will Change These Four Industries
- Administrative Thought Leaders to Follow
- The new and updated website for The Linchpin Assistant
- Connect with Liz on Instagram or LinkedIn
199 episodes
Manage episode 361770768 series 1512567
Description: In this solo episode, we explore how AI and ChatGPT are changing the administrative profession and whether they pose an opportunity or threat for you as an administrative professional. We discuss a recent experiment conducted by the New York Times and share insights on how AI can help you in your daily tasks while also emphasizing the importance of adaptability and staying ahead of the curve.
Show Notes:
Introduction
- Discussion about the recent New York Times article on ChatGPT and Bard as executive assistants
- Results of the experiment and the implications for human executive assistants
Adapting to AI and ChatGPT
- The importance of embracing new technology in the administrative profession
- Historical examples of technological advancements, such as the electric typewriter and early PCs
- The need for adaptability, flexibility, and curiosity
Insights from Toby Walsh, chief scientist at UNSW's AI Institute
- AI taking over the four Ds of work: dirty, dull, difficult, and dangerous tasks
- The limitations of AI, including social and emotional intelligence, creativity, and adaptability
Opportunities for administrative professionals
- Offloading dull tasks to AI and focusing on more creative contributions
- Upcoming podcast guests who are thought leaders in the administrative profession
- Following these thought leaders and experimenting with tools like ChatGPT
Tips and precautions when using ChatGPT
- Privacy concerns when using free versions of digital products
- Inaccuracies in AI-generated results and the importance of verification
- Mastering the art of crafting prompts for better results
Links:
- New York Times Article: How ChatGPT and Bard Performed as My Executive Assistants
- Australian Financial Review Article: How ChatGPT Will Change These Four Industries
- Administrative Thought Leaders to Follow
- The new and updated website for The Linchpin Assistant
- Connect with Liz on Instagram or LinkedIn
199 episodes
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