ChatGPT Masterclass: Basic to Advanced in 4 Easy Steps
"Every week, we witness the latest
advancements in AI, which are nothing short of magic. If you're still relying
on traditional methods to progress in life, then you're undoubtedly missing
out. I recently hosted a massive AI and UX meetup in Gurugram. Many students
and young professionals traveled from places like Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Kanpur,
Chandigarh, and many more.
And here's what they had to say: 'I'm completely amazed and inspired by this.' 'The meetup was fantastic; I came all the way from Mumbai to attend.' 'The workshop was concise and informative, offering a lot of valuable insights.' 'I used to be skeptical about AI, but now I'm a believer.'
With overwhelmingly positive feedback, I've
decided to share the most critical parts of my workshop for those who couldn't
attend. This way, you can also enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of
the field. Without further ado, let's dive right in.
Before all of this began, I was actively
educating people through various sessions. There were two types of creators in
the market: those who generated fear and those who offered inspiration.
However, the overarching narrative was that AI might eventually take over the
world.
Naturally, whenever someone instills fear,
they often follow it with a pitch – in my case, it was for my course,
suggesting that it's essential to stay ahead in the job market. But whether AI
truly takes over or not, it was causing anxiety among students. They were
concerned about their future, particularly young professionals who were busy
with their lives and perhaps didn't pay enough attention to the rise of ChatGPT
and Midjourney AI.
To better understand our audience and their
expectations, we conducted a quick survey. Most people rated themselves as average
with ChatGPT, some as good, and a few as beginners. When it came to Midjourney,
most people admitted to having little to no experience. However, some claimed
proficiency in Midjourney.
We also asked participants about their
expectations for the meetup, and the responses ranged from upskilling and
networking to video editing. Most attendees were from a design background. We
realized that we had limited time, and it would be unwise to cover topics
already extensively addressed online. So, we focused on areas where AI could
genuinely make a difference.
We eliminated topics that AI couldn't
effectively address and those already covered in previous videos by us or other
creators. We refined our selection based on your responses. Therefore, the
content you'll see today is entirely up-to-date and tailored to your needs.
I came across an interesting quote that
stated, 'Every week, we witness the latest advancements in AI.' This means that
AI is continually improving, but there's a difference between being powerful
and being useful. While AI tools are getting more powerful every week, many
people struggle to understand their practical benefits. This is the gap I aim
to bridge today.
I created a graph to illustrate this gap. It
shows that as time progresses, AI becomes more powerful. However, the perceived
usefulness isn't growing at the same rapid pace. It's crucial to understand how
AI can be genuinely useful in our daily lives.
Before we proceed further, I'd like to
introduce our latest learning website, howtoprompt.in, where you can access
free AI resources, roadmaps, and step-by-step guides to master tools like
ChatGPT and Midjourney.
I recently read an article suggesting that the
AI hype is fading. Many people were initially excited about AI's potential, but
the demand for ChatGPT and other AI tools seems to be decreasing. Contrary to
predictions that prompt engineers would dominate the job market, things have
remained relatively stable. Some claim that AI prompt engineers can earn
substantial salaries, but there are essential questions to consider.
Firstly, are these high-paying jobs available
in your country? Secondly, are you familiar with the companies offering these
positions, and are you eligible to apply? Finally, are these roles solely about
prompt engineering, or do they entail other responsibilities not mentioned in
the headline? It's essential to analyze these opportunities critically.
For those wondering whether they should pursue
certifications or degrees in addition to their existing education, I recommend
not skipping college. College provides valuable life experiences beyond just
information. However, if you've already completed your basic degree, you may
not need additional certifications for AI, ChatGPT, or Midjourney.
The question of whether to invest in paid
courses is often debated. I emphasize a subtle distinction – I don't sell
pre-recorded video courses. The reason is that the AI landscape is evolving
rapidly. AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney are changing frequently. The
content in pre-recorded courses can become outdated quickly. Therefore, it's crucial
to consider when and how to invest in courses or degrees.
To summarize, investing in paid education is
not discouraged, but it's vital to make informed decisions. Now, let's move
beyond the introductory information and delve into the heart of our AI sessions."
"These three features are currently in
the beta stage, but they are very powerful. So, first of all, turn on Custom
Instructions. I will explain what this is, and you have to ensure that your
plugin's toggle is on. We will also cover the Code Interpreter now. Once you
switch on your plugin's toggle, when you hover over the ChatGPT-4 menu, this
menu opens.
If you haven't turned on these plugins, then
the default ChatGPT-4 will always work, which is the basic version. Once you
select plugins, this is how the plugin store looks. Essentially, these are free
plugins; you don't need to pay for them once you have the Pro plan; you can
always install any of these.
However, in my practical use, I've realized
that some of these plugins may crash, but I'm confident that by December, they
will become very stable. Nevertheless, you can always try them out. Now, what
are the uses of these plugins? If you want to read a PDF, get a summary of a
YouTube video, perform a lengthy edit, or merge PDF files, they have specific
plugins for these features, and we won't cover the details here.
You can always read the descriptions, and this
information is readily available on the internet, so you don't need me to guide
you through it. That covers the plugins part. Next, we have the Code
Interpreter. Now, what is the need for a code interpreter? Even in my business
consulting work, many people say they have a lot of data to work with, such as
Excel sheets, sales numbers, and data analysis. How can they use ChatGPT for
that? The Code Interpreter allows you to download CSV files and upload them
back into ChatGPT. For example, if you get a result from ChatGPT, you can
instruct it to create an Excel file from it. Or you can download your company
data in Excel, upload that file into ChatGPT, and ask ChatGPT to perform tasks
on it.
I'll demonstrate how it works. I went to my
YouTube studio, downloaded all the data into an Excel file, even though I have
zero expertise in Excel. I uploaded it into ChatGPT and started asking
questions. Please note that this feature only works when you have the Code
Interpreter feature enabled with the Pro plan. When you have the Code
Interpreter toggle on and select ChatGPT 4 on the top screen, you can choose
Code Interpreter. You'll see a plus icon, allowing you to upload your PDF, and
then you can ask questions. ChatGPT will internally generate graphs and provide
them to you.
The last feature we'll cover is Custom
Instructions. I'll explain its use. Often, I provide UX design marketing
prompts in conversations, and at some point, I find it frustrating because I
have to specify in every conversation to act as a B2B marketer, act as a UX
designer, keep answers concise, avoid marketing jargon, and so on. There are
certain things I believe ChatGPT should be aware of in every conversation.
Custom Instructions help with this. In your
settings tab, you'll find a Custom Instructions option at the top. When you
click on it, it presents two input fields. First, it asks, "What would you
like ChatGPT to know about you?" Here, you can provide information like
where you live, what you do, the tasks you work on, subjects you can discuss
extensively, and your goals. This way, you don't have to reestablish context
repeatedly.
The second input field is about how you want
ChatGPT to respond. For example, you can specify instructions like "keep
your answers concise," "avoid using marketing jargon," "use
plain English," or even specify if you're comfortable with responses in
Hindi.
These instructions help you save time when prompting
ChatGPT and eliminate the need to reiterate context. To summarize, we've
covered the basics, but I've also launched a website called howtoprompt.in,
where I've explained these concepts in detail. I went through a survey and
realized that many people have questions about these topics. If there are those
among you who haven't used Custom Instructions or Code Interpreter, I encourage
you to explore these features further. Everything you need to know is available
on my YouTube channel and website.
Before we move forward, it's essential to
understand that ChatGPT is not here to replace humans but to assist them in
delivering better work. There are two scenarios: first, you can complete the
same amount of work in less time, and second, you can deliver higher quality
work to more people in the same amount of time. Other tools are also evolving,
especially in the realm of multilingual capabilities. For a long time, many
text-to-speech and text-to-image tools didn't support Hindi, but now there are
solutions like ElevenLabs offering inbuilt Hindi models. So, platforms with
extensive data are creating niche-based solutions.
This means that AI is becoming more tailored
to specific tasks and problems. Now, let's delve into the last module, where
we'll learn about planning your next career move. This is arguably the most
important module."
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