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Making Sense of AI
Making Sense of AI translates artificial intelligence into plain language, helping non technical readers understand everyday uses, risks, and benefits, so they can make informed decisions at home and work.
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Use it to think, not just to look things up
Most people use Copilot like a search engine. But it’s often smarter as a thinking partner, asking you the questions that clarify…
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When the first answer isn’t quite right
Copilot doesn’t try to nail it on the first try. Thin instruction creates generic output. Learn how iteration and better feedback turn…
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How to get AI to write a first draft you can actually use
An older friend of mine needed to write a note to a woman who had driven him to a medical appointment every…
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How to talk to AI for the first time
ChatGPT is free, opens in a browser, and you don’t need to know anything to try it. This article walks a complete…