Why Real Power Lies in How You Use (and Program) AI for the Online Generation

Here’s the real secret that we want the Gen Z and Gen Alphers to know: The people who are really successful with AI, who have true power in this field aren’t the ones using AI to do everything for them. Those that are really excelling in this space are the ones who know how to use AI properly— that means not just having AI do everything for them and instead training, or programming AI, to do what they need in the way they need it.

A Generation Raised On AI

Today’s Gen Z and Gen Alpha groups are growing up with AI on every level. With programs such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Claude, Perplexity, and even AI tools built into websites such as Google and email platforms such as Microsoft Office—AI isn’t beyond their grasp, it’s now a part of their essence.

The time of saying, “my dog ate my homework” is gone. Today it’s “ChatGPT did it.” We do not condone plagiarism or cheating in any regard, we know that a better way to use these platforms instead is to look at them as inspiration. Today’s young professionals have the luxury of using AI to help generate business proposals or draft social media content.

But here’s the issue: Most of us are still just consumers.

Many look to AI to do things for them. But don’t just ask it to do the work, tell it how you want it done and why.

AI is a Tool, Not a Bible

There’s a difference between looking to AI for work and taking the wheel and programming it to be your executive assistant. AI is a partner, not a principal.

We recommend you use AI to help you, not hurt you.

And here’s how:

• Provide feedback. Make sure you’re telling your AI what you like and don’t like to help improve its ability to function.
• Program your AI tool to predict more accurate results.
• Bring your AI tasks together by linking them, such as by using ChatGPT with APIs.
• Make sure you are your own editor, or hire one. Don’t just copy paste – really fact-check any AI-generated content.
• Teach AI how to write in your voice. Program it with your own unique style and ways of communicating.

Find Success by Programming AI

Want to change your business and improve efficiency and success? Programming your AI is the way to do just that.

Here are some ways to build your AI empire:

• Construct AI-powered apps with tools such as Python.
• Writing custom GPTs with OpenAI’s API.
• Become a master of automations. Use a variety of online tools such as AutoGPT or GPT-4 to help you with this. Don’t know how? Ask us.
• Share your data and train custom models.

Even low-code/no-code tools such as Notion AI can help modern-day creators to build AI workflows without being advanced code experts.

If you can program your AI assistant, you can control the outcome.

Become AI Literate: Here’s What You Really  Need to Learn

To thrive in this AI-dominated world, you don’t necessarily need a computer science degree, although it would sure help. But you do need to make sure you are AI literate.

Here’s what we think you should learn and why:

1. Ethical Work – Know the do’s and don’ts of AI and how to use it correctly.
2. Data Skills – Know how to use and read data. Then know how to put that information into AI to get the information you need in the right way.
3. Prompt Engineering – Learn how to communicate with your AI assistant for the best results.
4. APIs & Automation – Learn about different AI tools and how you can connect them to help automate your business.
5. Programming – Knowing just a little bit of programming skills can help you in the long run when it comes to building your AI assistant for success.

AI is the Latest Modern Invention

Having a calculator doesn’t make you a mathematician, right? But it certainly can help you solve math problems. AI is the same. While it might not do the math for you, it can help you solve a problem, and often faster than doing it alone.

The real advantage lies in understanding how to be a critical thinker and use AI strategically and creatively to help you in the long-run.

Final Takeaway

As this next generation is growing up with AI, it’s important we help them navigate this new digital landscape. Let’s make sure we’re building critical thinkers who can help advance the technology and not just depend on it.

Need help on how to build and command your AI assistant? Reach out to us.