Understanding and Using Artificial Intelligence Effectively
A practical guide to understanding and using artificial intelligence in your daily life.
This guide aims to teach you how to use artificial intelligence in a practical, effective, and thoughtful way, in both personal and professional settings.
You will discover how to formulate relevant requests and use it as a true support tool. This tutorial emphasizes practical uses, the limits of AI, and the best practices to adopt.
Target Audience:
This tutorial is intended for regular computer users (secretarial and administrative staff, association executives) who wish to integrate AI as a true operational assistant.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. What is Artificial Intelligence
2. How Artificial Intelligence Works
2.1 Training Phase: From Data to Parameters
2.2 The Role of Large Language Models (LLM)
2.3 AI Connected to the Web: Research, Source Selection, and Limitations
3. How to Write an Effective Prompt
3.1 Rules for Writing a Good Prompt
3.2 Examples of Bad Prompts vs. Good Prompts
3.3 Common Errors in Prompt Writing
4. Can AI Be Used Safely?
4.1 The Limits of AI
4.2 AI Optimism
4.3 AI and Emotions
4.4 Cultural Bias and Prejudices
4.5 The Risk of Skill Atrophy
5. How to Use AI Effectively
5.1 Contextual Memory (Short-Term Memory)
5.2 Parametric Memory (Long-Term Memory)
5.3 AI in the Workplace: Your New Personal Assistant
5.4 The “Devil’s Advocate” Technique
5.5 Carrying Out a Project with AI
5.6 Correcting AI When It Is Wrong
Conclusion