[Extra Edition AI Column 15] 10 Common Mistakes When Using AI and How to Fix Them

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When you start using AI, while you'll be amazed by its convenience, you'll often encounter small failures like "That's not quite right..." or "It's not working!"
But don't worry. Those failures can be solved immediately with a little bit of ingenuity.

Here, I have summarized 10 common mistakes when using AI and how to fix them.
I will also introduce example questions, so please use them as a reference.

1. The output is too long and I don't feel like reading it

• Example question: "How has AI been evolving recently?"

• Failure example: It came back as a long text like a novel!

• How to fix: Ask it to "summarize in 3 lines" or "use bullet points."

2. The answer is somehow off-base

• Example question: "Tell me about healthy meals."

• Failure example: It only gave me extreme diet menus...

• How to fix: Add conditions such as "for busy working professionals" or "quick and easy."

3. It came back in English

• Example question: "Create an illustration of a cute cat."

• Failure example: It all came back in English and I don't understand it...

• How to fix: Always specify "in Japanese."

4. It's difficult because it's full of technical jargon

• Example question: "Explain how generative AI works."

• Failure example: It's full of algorithms and model names, making it impossible to understand.

• Solution: Tell it to "explain in words even an elementary school student can understand."

5. It cuts off in the middle

• Example question: "Tell me 10 ways to use AI."

• Failure example: It stopped at the 5th one!

• Solution: You can resume by typing "continue."

6. The image is not what I imagined

• Example question: "A picture of a cute ginger cat sleeping by a window"

• Failure example: For some reason, a rugged cat like a tiger appeared...

• Solution: Specify the color, atmosphere, and expression in detail.

7. Garbled text when copying and pasting

• Example question: "Create a self-promotion text for a resume"

• Failure example: Strange symbols and line breaks appeared when I pasted it...

• Solution: Paste it into a notepad first to clean it up before using.

8. The information was outdated

• Example question: "Tell me about the latest iPhone"

• Failure example: Only last year's models come up.

• Solution: Check official websites or news for the latest information. Use AI as a 'starting point for research.' The latest information is not always reflected.

9. Getting the same answer over and over

• Example Question: 'What are some tips for increasing followers on social media?'

• Failure Example: It only replies with 'post regularly' every time...

• Solution: Ask it to 'try a different angle' or 'add some humor.'

10. Unable to give good instructions

• Example Question: 'Make this blog post feel good.'

• Failure Example: The writing feels a bit off...

• Solution: Ask the AI to 'provide examples.' Adjust based on the samples.

Summary

AI is not an [answer machine], but an
assistant that responds to your requests.Assistant
With a little ingenuity, you can turn failures into successes.

👉 When you fail, it's actuallya chance to learn tips on how to use it.
Please try it out starting today!

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