What can ChatGPT do? A guide to daily usage tips and efficiency improvement for ChatGPT

Since its release, ChatGPT has become one of the most popular AI tools globally, yet many novices are still unaware of what ChatGPT can do. ChatGPT is not just a chatbot, but also a powerful efficiency tool. This article introduces practical application tips of ChatGPT in daily life and work, aiming to help users enhance their efficiency comprehensively.

What can ChatGPT help you with

1. Writing assistance. Whether it's writing copy, emails, or reports, ChatGPT can help you quickly generate a first draft. For example, if you tell ChatGPT, "Help me write a thank-you email for a job interview. The interviewer is a product manager, and the interview lasted 30 minutes," it can generate a professional thank-you letter.

2. Information inquiry and explanation. ChatGPT can explain complex concepts, summarize long articles, and answer questions like "Help me explain what blockchain is in simple terms.".

3. Code writing and debugging. Programmers can use ChatGPT to quickly generate code snippets, troubleshoot bugs, and explain code logic that they are unfamiliar with.

ChatGPT questioning skills

The more specific, the better. "Help me write a copy" is far less effective than "Help me write a Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media platform) copy, with the theme of summer sun protection, a lively style, targeting college students, and with a word count of less than 200 words.".

2. Assign a role to ChatGPT. "Imagine you are a senior product manager with 10 years of experience, help me analyze..." This approach can yield a more in-depth response than simply asking a direct question.

3. Guide step by step. If asking ChatGPT to complete a complex task all at once is likely to result in a general answer, you can ask questions step by step: "First, help me analyze the current market situation, then..."

Is it worth subscribing to ChatGPT Plus

1. GPT-4 model. Plus members can use GPT-4, which performs significantly better than the free version GPT-3.5 in complex reasoning, code writing, and long-form writing.

2. Plugins and networking. Plus members can use over 7000 plugins, including practical functions such as real-time online search, PDF analysis, and code execution.

3. DALL?E drawing. Plus members can use DALL?E 3 for AI image generation by simply inputting a text description to generate images.

Precautions for Using ChatGPT

ChatGPT can "spout nonsense with a straight face". The content it generates may appear fluent and reasonable, but it may contain false facts. It is essential to verify key information before use.

2. Restrictions on sensitive topics. ChatGPT has security restrictions on certain topics. If you encounter a response being rejected, try asking a different question.

3. Privacy protection. Do not send sensitive personal information such as ID number, bank card, password, etc. to ChatGPT.

ChatGPT alternative solutions

1. Microsoft Copilot (formerly New Bing). It's completely free, supports real-time online search, and is integrated into the Edge browser, allowing you to search and chat simultaneously.

2. Claude. The AI assistant launched by Anthropic excels in long text processing and code writing, and outperforms ChatGPT in certain scenarios.

3. Domestic large models. Domestic AI tools such as ERNIE Bot, Tongyi Qianwen, and Doubao perform well in CITIC's understanding, and can be directly accessed in China.

Summary

ChatGPT is a powerful AI efficiency tool, and the key to using it well lies in learning to ask questions correctly. The more specific and contextual the questions are, the more accurate the answers will be. Plus membership is suitable for users with deep usage needs, while the free version of GPT-3.5 is sufficient for daily Q&A.