August AI SIG Notes

  • AI-Assisted Writing
  • It’s everywhere!
  • Chatbots, like ChapGPT
  • Embedded in Word 365 and Google docs
  • Not just plain text outputs
    • Different formats – document, presentation slides, tri-fold brochure
    • Downloadable doc, pdf, xls files
  • Clearly OK applications
    • Bread-and-butter letters, like thank you or condolence notes
    • Work templates, like meeting minutes, project trackers, etc built in to Word and Google docs
    • Ancestor profile based on genealogy software output
    • Event schedule from outline
    • First draft from outline
  • Tips
    • Can ask for help getting started
    • Can include guidance in prompt – length, tone, audience, purpose, specific things to include
    • Always read and tweak, either with additional prompts or direct edits
  • Gray areas
    • No-input writing
    • Final draft polishing
    • New ideas
  • Ethical issues, again
    • Accuracy
    • Copyright 
    • Disclosure