Christian Perry is the CEO and co-founder of Undetectable AI.
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As of 2024, over 180 million people have used ChatGPT. As AI tools like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT grow in popularity, people using artificial intelligence (AI) for work or business may face a major challenge posed by the limitations of LLMs like ChatGPT.
If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT to write an email, it may have started something like “Dear [insert name], I hope this email finds you well!” In fact, an AI language model trained on an extremely large dataset will likely output responses (especially for less complex prompts) that the model deems to be correct based on its training data.
The problem is that an AI model’s training data could be biased based on factors like the most common words or phrases within its training data. Whatever AI model you’re using, ensure that you’re adding a human element to your AI content beyond fact-checking.
Three Ways To Humanize Your AI Content
1. Use text-to-speech plus AI.
You can use transcription software or a text-to-speech feature on your device to do this trick. Simply transcribe your words, insert the transcription into ChatGPT and ask it to rewrite, restructure or create a coherent output while maintaining your voice. Just remember that although this trick is beneficial, you're still at the mercy of the model you're using.
2. Use a fine-tuned AI model.
You can create your own fine-tuned AI model like my startup did. Or if you have access to the OpenAI playground and can obtain an API key, you can modify ChatGPT for specific tasks and create your own fine-tuned version of GPT-3.5.
3. Use longer and more descriptive prompts.
Despite life often moving at a rapid pace, try using more descriptive and longer prompts. OpenAI encourages and recommends this tactic directly.
For example, rather than telling ChatGPT, “Write a welcome email to a new customer,” instead make a request like this:
"Write a short welcome email to a new customer named John Smith, who recently purchased a yearly subscription to our online fitness coaching program. The email should thank John for his purchase, provide a brief overview of what to expect from the program, and encourage him to reach out if he has any questions or concerns. Keep the tone friendly and professional."
Providing more details in your prompt helps ChatGPT better understand your expectations. This additional information (or context) helps the model generate a more tailored and relevant response, reducing the likelihood of generic or repetitive output.
When crafting your prompts, consider including the following:
• Specific details about the recipient including their name and relevant background information.
• The purpose or goal of the email or content you want to generate.
• The desired tone, such as friendly, professional or informative.
• Any specific points or topics you want the generated content to cover.
• The expected length or format of the output, such as a short email or a detailed article.
The more context and guidance you provide in your prompts, the better ChatGPT (or other AI chatbots like Gemini or Claude) can assist you in generating accurate, fresh and high-quality content that meets your needs.
Five Mistakes To Avoid When Using AI To Write Content
1. Don’t just copy and paste. Although AI can generate impressive content, resisting the urge to use it verbatim is critical. Always fact-check, refine and infuse your unique perspective to ensure the content is accurate, engaging and yours.
2. Use AI as a tool, not a crutch. AI is a powerful aid but has its limits. It may need help to generate groundbreaking ideas or capture the depth and nuance of human-crafted content. Leverage AI to enhance your work, but keep it from replacing your creativity and expertise.
3. Don’t forget about potential biases. AI models can inherit biases from their training data, which may seep into the generated content. Scrutinize AI-generated content for any biases, make necessary adjustments and seek diverse viewpoints to maintain a balanced and inclusive tone.
4. Keep human oversight at the forefront. AI can churn out content rapidly, but you must ensure its quality, accuracy and suitability. Meticulously review AI-generated content, verify facts and make improvements as needed. Remember, you're responsible for published content, regardless of its origin.
5. Don’t rely on templates and generic prompts. Although templates and generic prompts can provide a starting point, overreliance on them can result in stale and unimaginative content. Use them as a springboard, but always strive to infuse your unique voice, insights and creativity. Craft prompts tailored to your objectives to extract the AI model's most relevant and valuable output.
By using these tips, sidestepping potential pitfalls and harnessing AI the right way, you can create content that's not only high quality and engaging but also authentic, mindful and meaningful. AI can be a powerful ally in your content creation process, but adding human authenticity and vibrance will make your content truly shine.
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