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The ChatGPT Revolution
by Donna McGeorge
“ With so many advancements relating to AI and machine learning I was keen to learn the basics of ChatGPT and how it could be used in my work and personal life – and this book lived up to my expectations . Donna described ChatGPT and AI in very simple terms that were easy to understand and digest . I finished the book with a basic understanding of AI and a desire to start using it more broadly . Plus , I ’ d been concerned to get started with AI – more specifically ChatGPT – as I was worried about the privacy and security implications but Donna very regularly reminds the reader to be aware of the information they are inputting to the tool and urges you to be sure not to enter any commercially sensitive / confidential information in response to prompts / questions . By reading Donna ’ s examples it was easy to see how I could ask generic queries that would provide helpful results . The ChatGPT Revolution reiterated conversations that I have previously had with colleagues – AI will not take my job but EAs / PAs using AI will , and that we are already using AI and machine learning in everyday life ; Google Assistant , Siri , Alexa and predictive text suggestions , for example . It ’ s involved even as I type this review ! I found the best part of the book to be the suggested prompts throughout each chapter to give practical examples of how to use AI / ChatGPT in everyday life and I ’ ll continue to embrace Chat , at work and at home . As such , I would definitely recommend this book to other EAs .”
Amy Moore is an EA in the financial services industry
64 Executive PA | Winter Issue 2024