Part 4: Tips for Mastering AI—Practical Uses Even Beginners Can Try
AI is no longer a special technology; we have entered an era where anyone with a smartphone or computer can use it. Latest AI tools, including ChatGPT and image generation AI, can be used surprisingly easily even without specialized knowledge.
However, simply using them is not enough to unlock the true value of AI. There are a few tips for moving from being a 'user' of AI to 'mastering' it. In this article, I will introduce the basics of AI utilization that even beginners can try.
The 'way you ask' is everything to AI
When using AI chatbots like ChatGPT, many people tend to take the stance of 'just asking a question.' Of course, you will get an answer, but the way you ask is crucial for getting a 'usable response.'
For example, if you type 'tell me how to diet,' the AI will return general diet advice. However, that content will apply to anyone and lack specificity.
→ 'Tell me a recommended diet method for a 30-something woman who can only exercise for 1 hour a day and struggles with low-carb diets.'
→ By providing specific conditions like this, the quality of the AI's response will improve significantly. AI is not omnipotent, but if you ask the right questions, it will lead you to precise answers.
Using it to assist with creative work
AI is good at writing text, but if you think you can 'leave everything to AI,' you will often get disappointing results. The true value of AI is demonstrated by using it as an 'auxiliary tool.'
For example, when you are trying to write a blog post but cannot decide on a theme.
→ 'Please suggest 10 useful lifestyle blog themes for women in their 30s.'
If you ask this, you might get themes you never thought of before.
Also, when creating an SNS post, you might find that you 'cannot think of a catchy title.' In this case,
→ 'Think of 5 eye-catching titles for this text.'
If you ask the AI to do this, your options will increase in a short amount of time.
By using it as this kind of 'creative aid,' AI becomes a more useful tool than you might imagine.
Using AI as a 'teacher'
AI is not just an information search tool; it also plays the role of a 'teacher.' For example, if you want to learn programming, searching with a search engine is fine, but you can also use AI to 'have it teach you.'
→ 'Teach me the basics of Python in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step way for a beginner.'
If you ask this, it will explain things like a tutorial. Another advantage of AI is that if you add follow-up questions, it will delve deeper into the parts you do not understand.
If you want to learn English,
→ "Create a concretestudy plan to improve my English reading skills."
If you give instructions like this, it will suggest a study method tailored to your level.
Searching for information is fine, but adopting the mindset of "asking AI directly" will significantly increase your learning efficiency.
Using AI in Combination
Instead of relying on a single AI tool, you can achieve more effective results by combining multiple AIs.
For example, by combining ChatGPT + an image generation AI (Midjourney, DALL·E), you can use them in ways such as "turning the characters from a story thought up by AI into illustrations."
Also, by using ChatGPT + a text-to-speech AI (VOICEROID, Google Text-to-Speech), you can try a new style of "listening to articles created by AI as narration."
AI is not just for use on its own; by combining multiple tools, you can expand the possibilities beyond what you might imagine.
Those Who "Master AI" vs. Those Who "Are Used by AI"
In the coming era, whether or not you can skillfully master AI will create a difference in the quality of your work and life. It is becoming important to think not just about "using it because it's convenient," but about "how can I use it to get the maximum effect?"
Next time, we will delve into "What AI is good at and what it is bad at—the division of roles between humans and AI."
Today's Recommended AI Prompt
"You are a 19th-century writer. Please write a letter to future readers, speaking with astonishment about the latest AI technology."
Having AI role-play as a historical figure can provide unexpected perspectives. It might also be interesting to think about the evolution of AI from a different angle than usual.