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AI Authority Issue 2

AI Authority Issue 2

Jeff Wilson
November 16, 2023

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Today’s Lineup:

Build Your Own Custom GPT - No Code Required
A Quick Checklist for Choosing the Right AI for Your Business
Autonomous Agents
2-Minute Tutorial: Using ChatGPT for Slack to Boost Your Team’s Productivity
AI-Generated Images: The City of Lights Reimagined

Build Your Own Custom GPT - No Code Required

On November 6, 2023, OpenAI announced a quantum leap in how businesses, educators, and innovators can harness AI. All Plus and Enterprises have or are getting the ability to craft their own GPT models without any computer coding at all.

Previously, a custom GPT required coding, using other tools or apps, hiring designers, an automation agency, or a coder. With this latest update, virtually anyone using simple everyday language can build their own custom GPT models.

In addition, just as Apple and Google have their own "App Stores,” OpenAI is launching a GPT Store where chatbot creators can publish and monetize their own GPTs, and users can buy pre-built custom GPTs for their businesses.

Here are just a few examples of custom GPT model chatbots:

Customer Service and Sales Agent: Provide real-time, accurate responses to customer inquiries, process returns, and even upsell products based on the customer's purchase history. This model is trained using product documentation, manuals, descriptions, inventory, ship dates, customer FAQs, company support documentation, and past customer service interactions. This can answer 80% of all inquiries 24/7, giving personalized customer service and sales assistance by text or voice. The other 20% of questions it cannot handle are automatically routed to human customer service and sales agents.
Bookkeeping Assistant: This is trained with financial terminology and the business's complete economic and transaction history. This custom GPT summarizes and analyzes financial reports, makes actionable recommendations, and provides insights on spending trends and budget forecasts. It also categorizes and autonomously enters raw data and transactions for the business, eliminating the need for costly and error-prone human data entry.
Marketing Content Creator: Assists in generating a wide range of marketing content. Fully trained on past successful campaigns and the business's unique brand voice. It produces posts for social media, email newsletters, and blog content, saving your marketing team time while maintaining a consistent brand tone.
Legal Assistant: Law firms use their own custom GPT model based on vast amounts of legal texts, case law, and internal documentation. It assists lawyers by providing preliminary research, drafting legal documents, and suggesting case precedents.

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A Quick Checklist for Choosing the Right AI for Your Business

When selecting AI solutions, aligning with your business objectives and operational needs is key. Here's a list of the essentials:

Considerations:

Industry Relevance: Pick AI tools designed for your industry's needs and challenges.
Data Management: Ensure the AI handles data efficiently and respects privacy laws.
System Compatibility: It should integrate easily with your other tools and grow with your business.
User Friendliness: Choose an intuitive interface and strong support.
Customization: The AI must be adaptable to your specific needs.
Proven Performance: Test the tool's effectiveness beforehand.
Cost-Effectiveness: Balance the expense against the expected ROI.
Vendor Reliability: Select a provider known for quality and support.
Security Standards: The AI should be secure and compliant with regulations.
Ethical Integrity: Ensure the AI is ethically sound and transparent.

Action Items:

Define your business goals.
Compare industry-tested AI solutions.
Identify the best AI tool fit for your business and application.
Confirm data and privacy compatibility.
Assess scalability and integration.
Demand user-friendly interfaces and support.
Opt for customizable tools.
Test for reliability.
Weigh costs against anticipated gains.
Investigate the vendor's track record.
Ensure security and ethical compliance.
Establish implementation milestones.
Develop an implementation plan and timetable.
Select implementation manager.
Train team
Test performance.
Launch

Follow this guide to choose AI tools to strategically enhance your business operations and drive success.

Autonomous Agents

OpenAI launched a new Assistants API to let developers build their own “agent-like experiences.” Developers can make agents that retrieve outside knowledge or call programming functions for a specific action. Some examples of how a construction company can use this capability:

Project Management Assistant: An AI that keeps track of project timelines, sends reminders for deadlines and updates stakeholders on progress.
Safety Compliance Checker: A bot that helps ensure safety protocols are followed by providing guidelines and checklists for workers.
Supply Chain Coordinator: An AI that monitors inventory levels of materials, predicts when orders should be placed and communicates with suppliers for restocking.
Bid Preparation Helper: An assistant who gathers necessary documents and helps prepare bids for new projects.
Maintenance Scheduler: An agent that schedules regular maintenance for machinery and sends alerts for upcoming service needs.
Workforce Allocator: An AI tool that manages project staffing, matching worker skills and certifications with project requirements.
Training Assistant: A bot that guides employees through required training modules and tracks completion for compliance purposes.
Equipment Rental Coordinator: An AI that manages the rental schedule for equipment, optimizing usage and reducing idle time.
Client Relationship Manager: A virtual agent that provides clients with updates, answers their questions, and collects feedback post-project completion.
On-Site Incident Reporter: A bot that workers can report safety incidents to, then logs them and notifies the necessary management personnel.

This is a game changer for every construction company that can do a better job faster and at a fraction of the cost. Businesses that embrace AI-powered Assistants will grow quickly, make more money, and have the competitive edge to succeed.

2-minute Tutorial

Using “ChatGPT for Slack” to Boost Your Team’s Productivity

Step 1: Installation

Visit the Slack App Directory.
Search for “ChatGPT”.
Click “Add to Slack” and authorize the app for your workspace.

Step 2: Starting a Conversation with ChatGPT

In Slack, go to the message input box in any of your channels or direct messages.
Type /ChatGPT followed by your question or command.
Press “Enter” to send.

Step 3: Example Commands

Summarize a long message or document: /ChatGPT summarize [text or document link].
Brainstorming: /ChatGPT brainstorm ideas for a company off-site event.
Drafting replies: /ChatGPT drafts a response to the customer's feedback about our service.

Step 4: Customizing Responses

Use the threaded replies to ask for more detail or clarity from ChatGPT.
Refine your queries based on the responses to get more tailored information.

Step 5: Tips for Effective Use

Be specific in your requests to get the best results.
Use ChatGPT to automate routine inquiries, freeing up time for complex tasks.

Conclusion: With “ChatGPT for Slack,” you can streamline workflows, get instant assistance with various tasks, and enhance team efficiency from your Slack workspace.

Ending Note: Experiment with different commands and see how ChatGPT can best serve your team’s needs!

AI-Generated Images

The City of Lights Reimagined

That’s all for today, folks!

We’ve lined up some fresh and exciting content for our next edition. Stay tuned; we can't wait to connect with you again. Much appreciated for your continued readership and support! Until next time.