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As someone who tests AI for a living, I use different AI tools for different reasons.

For example,Gemini Canvashas been my go-to for working on manuscripts andPerplexityis great for real-time search.

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But I always come back to ChatGPT to enhance my daily productivity.

What makesChatGPTstand out is its versatility.

Fact checking

Prompt:“yo confirm the facts in this [online news/trend/viral info].

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Can you suggest 3 easy meal ideas I can make tonight?

“I use this way more than I like to admit.

Its like a real-life episode of Chopped and Im the winner every time.

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This prompt is great for avoiding another sad dinner or last-minute takeout.

Ive used this for my kids, too, but Ive used it plenty of times for myself.

“Fromtariffstotaxes, I am always looking to ChatGPT to help break things down into language that makes sense.

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Whether Im chatting with it inVoice Modeor texting queries, it gets me.

Using this prompt has helped me see things about myself that I didnt realize.

The follow up questions have been life changing, to be honest.

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“It’s another eye-opener.

If youve ever written an angry email and regretted sending it, next time run it by ChatGPT.

After I answer, ask a thoughtful follow-up based on what I shared.

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Keep the tone supportive and curious like a really good therapist-meets-creative-writing teacher.

The chatbot reads the document thoroughly and summarizes the information into bullet points.

I have also found it helpful to give it a document and then just start asking it questions.

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Like, here read this for me.

It quickly distills information into useful takeaways.

Prepare for Interviews

Prompt:“Simulate an interview with [broadcast].

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You are the interviewer, and I will respond.

Provide feedback on my answers.

“I became a writer because I have been painfully shy my entire life.

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Yet, as an AI writer, I am sometimes interviewed for television and radio.

To help prepare for interviews I do a dry run with ChatGPT first.

It has helped me become so much more comfortable in situations that might otherwise be scary.

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ChatGPT makes it easy to practice and refine your interview skills with realistic simulations.

It takes all emotion out of the equation and just weighs the pros and cons.

If youre not tapping into its potential yet nows the time.

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