I recommend that you first read through the entire article and then start with ChatGPT step by step. If you are already using ChatGPT, this article may provide you with a few additional tips or background information on how to use the AI chatbot optimally.
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is an advanced AI chatbot based on the groundbreaking technology of the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT). ChatGPT can be used to conduct natural language conversations in which the chatbot can generate contextual and coherent responses based on its extensive training data set and language model. The underlying AI technology enables ChatGPT to simulate human-like interactions and respond to various requests and instructions in real time. This technology is based on machine learning and uses neural networks to understand language patterns and contexts and generate relevant answers based on this. Through continuous training and optimization, ChatGPT is constantly improving its performance and accuracy to provide an impressive communication experience.
You can find out more about ChatGPT in one of my last posts.
Preparation for the use of ChatGPT
Before you can use ChatGPT, a simple registration on the platform or website is required. This gives you access to all of the chatbot’s functions and services. You can choose whether you want to use ChatGPT with an existing account, such as a Google account, or create a new account.
Important: If you are asked whether you want to use the paid Plus version, you can first answer no and gain experience with the free version. In the following video you can see what it looks like when you log in to ChatGPT for the first time.
First steps with ChatGPT
Once you have registered, you are ready for your first conversation with ChatGPT. You can now simply enter your questions or instructions in natural language in the chat window.
Here is a short video.
You will quickly realize how easy it is to communicate and obtain information with ChatGPT. It is best to experiment directly with different questions and instructions to explore the possibilities and range of ChatGPT’s answers.
Basic interactions with ChatGPT
ChatGPT enables basic interactions by entering questions or instructions in natural language. You can talk to ChatGPT as if you were talking to a person and clearly formulate your concerns or questions. The AI chatbot understands natural language and generates appropriate responses. In addition, ChatGPT also offers chat commands with which you can control the progress of the chat. For example, you can give instructions to maintain a previous dialog context or to receive a certain type of response. The use of chat commands allows you to control the chat flow more precisely and customize your interactions with the AI chatbot.
Optimization of the results
There are some useful tips for optimizing the results with ChatGPT. A clear and precise formulation of questions and instructions helps to obtain precise answers. Avoid ambiguous or vague wording to avoid misunderstandings. Experiment with different types of queries to find out which type of question provides the best answers. By trying out different formulations and observing the results, you can quickly optimize your interactions with ChatGPT and achieve more precise and relevant responses. In technical jargon, the “commands” for ChatGPT are called “prompts”. You can read more about prompts and how to find the right prompts in one of my last articles on ChatGPT prompts.
Use of advanced functions
Using advanced functions with ChatGPT opens up even more possibilities. One such function is the integration of context, where you can reference previous parts of the dialog to make the chat flow consistent and coherent. You can also use system commands to control the chatbot’s output. For example, you can use formatting commands to make the text bold or italic, or give specific instructions to obtain certain information.
There are also more and more plugins that significantly increase the functionality of ChatGPT.
Dealing with challenges
Unfortunately, it also happens time and again that ChatGPT makes a false statement. The “dangerous” thing is that all of the chatbot’s statements appear to be correct at first glance. So if you’re not quite sure whether ChatGPT’s answer is really correct, you have two options:
- Questions the answer from ChatGPT and asks the chatbot follow-up questions directly or questions the answer. It may well be that ChatGPT then realizes its mistake and gives a more appropriate answer.
- If it’s purely a question of knowledge and you have the feeling that ChatGPT doesn’t provide a suitable answer here, you should consult other sources. Sometimes Wikipedia can help, sometimes you need more scientific or up-to-date sources.
Data protection and security
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, states that the data within the chat dialogs is stored and used for further training purposes.
In principle, every user has the right to have their data deleted from the chat histories. In general, however, it is advisable not to enter any personal or sensitive data in the chatbot’s input field. If possible, try to communicate without personal data and otherwise use anonymized data records.
Application examples
The list of possible applications for ChatGPT is long and is constantly improving. In this article you can read about a variety of ChatGPT applications. In this article you can learn more about the use of ChatGPT in banking. And in this article there is a concrete example of ChatPT for the use of customer-specific dialogs.
Further resources
Fancy more? I strongly recommend that you read the following articles:
- ChatGPT Prompts
- ChatGPT Prompt examples
- ChatGPT and data protection
- ChatGPT Workshop
- ChatGPT prompts for the education sector
- ChatGPT Prompts for Finance
- ChatGPT Starter Coaching
- Prompt list for marketing and communication
Conclusion
ChatGPT can make mistakes. ChatGPT’s answers are not always correct. OpenAI saves the chat dialogs and also uses them for other purposes… Despite these rather unpleasant facts, you should definitely make your first experiences with ChatGPT. You should start integrating the tool sensibly and thoughtfully into your everyday life and ask yourself for which activities ChatGPT makes sense for you.
Of course I will be happy to help you with the deployment and use of ChatGPT. Just write me a short message, by WhatsApp message or by e-mail.
