Agree, but there is a BUT. Chat GPT is great for creating a skeleton for large texts. And I love it because it gives me ideas when my mind is racing. I’m sure that GPT will develop rapidly and optimize our workflow. But these are just my thoughts.

It won’t do your job for you, but it’s definitely useful for optimizing tasks. For example, as a programmer, I can get it to write a simple function for me that I can integrate into the main script, which makes life just a little bit easier. It’s not the be all end all, it’s just another tool.

Here is how ChatGPT answered your question: :)

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It’s understandable that you have reservations about the utility of ChatGPT, especially when it comes to creating original and trustworthy content. While ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for brainstorming and generating ideas, it does have limitations, and it’s important to consider these limitations when deciding whether to use it for specific purposes. Here are some points to consider:
Understanding Limitations:
ChatGPT is not infallible, and it may not always produce accurate or reliable information. It’s crucial to recognize that the model generates responses based on patterns it learned during training and may not have up-to-date or real-world knowledge.
Fact-Checking and Editing:
As you’ve observed, the content generated by ChatGPT may require thorough fact-checking and editing. It’s a tool that can assist in generating ideas and outlines, but relying on it without careful review can lead to inaccuracies.
Content Uniqueness:
If uniqueness and originality are critical for your content, relying solely on ChatGPT may not be sufficient. While it can help with brainstorming, it may not consistently produce content that stands out from what others might generate using the same tool.
Spam and Repetition:
Your concern about potential repetition in AI-generated content is valid. It’s possible that multiple users may end up with similar or identical content, especially if they are asking similar questions or requesting information on popular topics.
AI as a Supplement, Not a Replacement:
Think of ChatGPT as a supplement to your creative process rather than a replacement. It can be a useful tool for generating ideas, but the final responsibility for crafting high-quality, accurate content lies with the user.
GPT-4 Improvements:
It’s worth noting that newer iterations of models, like GPT-4, may address some of the limitations you’ve identified. OpenAI continues to refine its models, and future versions may offer improvements in accuracy, coherence, and understanding of context.
Use in Specific Scenarios:
Consider using ChatGPT in specific scenarios where its strengths can be maximized, such as brainstorming, idea generation, or creating outlines. For critical and fact-intensive content, you may still want to rely on your own expertise and thorough research.
Ultimately, the decision to use ChatGPT or similar tools depends on your specific needs, preferences, and the nature of the content you’re creating. It’s a powerful tool, but it’s most effective when used with a critical eye and in conjunction with human oversight. If you find that it doesn’t align with your workflow or doesn’t provide sufficient value, it’s entirely reasonable to reassess its role in your creative process.

Your analysis is correct.

I typically use it the other way around. I start with an original idea and an outline and hand it off to AI to make it fit the format required by the audience.

For example, you can write an original and new post about a generic problem, like “How to deal with cheater?”, then ask ChatGPT to mold it for the photographers, web developers, carpenters, and middle aged husbands.

In the end Chat GPT is just a tool. It’s usefulness is proportional to the creativity of the user.

It’s $20 broke boy

I use it as a research resource!

GPT cannot and will never replace you.

If you know how to give GPT the right data it can give you useful information. It is up to you to use that information the right way.

Sure it does have some mannerisms that it regularly defaults to…but that’s to be expected from an AI that lacks the capacity for truly autonomous reasoning. It’s speaking from a fairly limited pool of knowledge.

The moral here is: Don be lazy. Do what you ought to do

The value of any technology depends on how you use it. GPT is good for data analytics, so it will perfectly complement cases where it is needed, for example, recommendation systems, customer support, intelligent search, etc. I see the value of GPT specifically for a business and not for an individual, although for me it significantly speeds up the data collection.

GPT4 is significantly more potent that the 3.5, 3 can’t write heavy complex code for me and work with multiple files without making mistakes. I’m not talking about example codes, I’m talking about giving it actual working code and requesting new things to be added.

Chat GPT cannot count

[_] You know how a language model works

[X] Though it may in the future with plugins.

In short: yes. Cause you will get detected anyway, so either you cheat or not, you still will be considered a cheater. But if you use GPT smarter than others you will be undetectable, Just make a few universal prompts for GPT essay writing then run your content through ai paraphrasing tool such as Ne…tus.AI and then edit thoroughly by yourself. Writing it self will be faster but editing will be longer but overall you should be able to complete 10 pages essay in a few hours easy.

I did the same thing, used 3.5 for article writing and it was trash, upgraded to 4.0 and it definitely was better. Still editing tho!

You’re not an “early adopter” if you’re whining about how you won’t pay $20 for super AI in your pocket, you’re just a whiny LARPer.

There are pros and cons of using it. Read more here https://www.cuppa.so/post/using-chatgpt-in-freelancing-pros-cons-tips

You’re using it wrong. If you expect the AI to do the research and get the facts for you, you’ll end up with shit. But when you already have the data, and you need it turned into an article, it’s golden.