You may have noticed that everyone is talking about a new AI tool called Chat GPT. Some people are thrilled and sharing a ton of tips to use Chat GPT, others are complaining that it’s a flash in the pan or that it’s lowering the standards of online content.
Wherever you stand on the subject of using Chat GPT, there is no question that it is an incredibly useful and very clever tool. But what can you use Chat GPT for?
Well… I did a few things to answer this question for you.
- I asked ChatGPT what you can use it for (of course)
- I scoured Linkedin for some of the best tips about how to use ChatGPT, and…
- I played with it myself to work out some of the best applications for this new AI tool.
So what did I find out?
Before we get stuck in, let’s answer one very important question.
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a tool developed to answer questions and generate content using artificial intelligence (AI). Developed by Open AI, the aim of the tool is to behave in a conversational way and use machine learning to help users online.
In some ways it might be seen as a question and answer tool. Ask ChatGPT a question and it will provide an answer to the best of its abilities.
But it can also perform more technical tasks such as generating code, writing outlines and plans for business ideas or blogs, or even carrying out complex computations and calculations. And in an incredibly useful turn up, it can be used to write blog posts, emails or headlines.
Sounds amazing, right?
So, whats the problem?
What are the problems with ChatGPT?
As amazing as ChatGPT sounds, it does have a few shortcomings. One of these is that it is only trained on data up until 2021, so it can’t provide up to date information on some subjects.
It can also be inaccurate or incorrect with some information, so some care does need to be taken for those queries that might rely on specialist information.
Some people are also complaining that it depersonalises content, and makes everything more generic. By using AI tools to write, surely all our content is going to be homogenised and boring?
Well… This is where the defenders of ChatGPT enter the fray.
What are the benefits of ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is excellent at several things. Firstly, it can carry out a conversation and improve on initial suggestions. Take a look at this simple example below….
I asked it to suggest a headline, which it did. I then asked it to suggest some more ideas. Did any of them make the cut?
This is obviously very basic use of the powerful features available here. But you get the idea.
However the tool can also do things like:
- Give detailed plans for both content creation or real life tasks (for example setting up a business or losing weight)
- Generate prose such as poems, music lyrics, raps, limericks or haikus
- Improve computer code and remove errors
- Translating between languages
Yes, lots of very cool and useful applications. But what can YOU use ChatGPT for?
The 10 cool things you can use ChatGPT for
Guess what. I asked ChatGPT what are the best applications for it’s use for business users – and this is what it said.
1. Generating Product Descriptions
One of the most common use cases for ChatGPT is generating product descriptions for e-commerce websites. With the ability to understand context and generate human-like text, ChatGPT can create unique and compelling descriptions for a wide range of products. This can save businesses a significant amount of time and resources while also improving the overall customer experience on the website.
2. Generating Marketing Copy
ChatGPT can also be used to generate marketing copy for a variety of mediums, including social media posts, email campaigns, and even print ads. By understanding the target audience and desired message, ChatGPT can create persuasive and effective copy that is tailored to the specific campaign.
3. Generating Customer Service Responses
Another common use case for ChatGPT is generating customer service responses. Businesses can use the model to quickly and accurately respond to a wide range of customer inquiries, from simple questions to more complex issues. This can help improve the overall customer experience and increase satisfaction with the company.
4. Generating Technical Documentation
ChatGPT can also be used to generate technical documentation, such as user manuals and help articles. By understanding the product or service and the intended audience, ChatGPT can create detailed and accurate documentation that is easy to understand and follow.
5. Generating Email Templates
ChatGPT can also be used to generate email templates for a variety of purposes, including sales, marketing, and customer service. By understanding the context and desired message, ChatGPT can create effective and personalized email templates that can be used by businesses to save time and improve communication with customers.
6. Generating Chatbot Scripts
ChatGPT can also be used to generate chatbot scripts for a wide range of applications. Businesses can use the model to create chatbots that can understand natural language and respond in a human-like way. This can help improve the customer experience and make it easier for customers to get the information they need.
Increasingly developers are also using GPT 4 as the basis for their chatbot AI, which means a lot of options for useful chatbot software.
7. Generating Social Media Posts
ChatGPT can also be used to generate social media posts for a variety of platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. By understanding the target audience and desired message, ChatGPT can create engaging and persuasive social media posts that can help increase brand awareness and drive sales.
8. Generating Translations
ChatGPT can also be used to generate translations for a wide range of languages. By understanding the context and meaning of the original text, ChatGPT can create accurate and idiomatic translations that can be used for a variety of purposes, including business communications, marketing campaigns, and customer service.
9. Generating Summaries
ChatGPT can also be used to generate summaries of longer texts, such as news articles, research papers, and books. By understanding the main ideas and key points of the text, ChatGPT can create concise and accurate summaries that can be used for a variety of purposes, including research and analysis.
10. Generating Personalized Recommendations
Finally, ChatGPT can be used to generate personalized recommendations for customers. By understanding the customer’s preferences and past behavior, ChatGPT can create personalized recommendations for products and services that are likely to be of interest to the customer. This can help increase sales and improve the overall customer experience.
What else can you use Chat GPT for?
If these business applications for ChatGPT weren’t enough, these are also some great uses for the AI tool that I’ve used recently.
11. Write a social media post
Need a good social media hook? Content for your Linkedin, Twitter or Instagram post? Ask ChatGPT to write it for you…
12. Find a recipe
Can’t handle the thought of scrolling through a cooking blog trying to ACTUALLY FIND THE RECIPE. Ask ChatGPT to tell you how to make gooey chocolate brownies, or how to make the perfect spaghetti carbonara.
13. Ask it to be your travel guide
Yes, for real. You can ask ChatGPT to get in character as a travel guide based in, let’s say Barcelona. Then ask it to put together a travel guide for however long you want to be there for. Check out this example.
Who needs a travel guide, right?
14. Create a phrase book
So you booked that flight to Barcelona? Better swot up on your Catalan, right? Luckily ChatGPT can help with that too. I just asked it to put together a phrasebook of essential Catalan phrases so I can get ready for my weekend away! Amazing…
In summary
This is just a small highlight of what ChatGPT can be used for. The best thing to do is to go to chat.openai.com and check it out yourself.
