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ZDNET's key takeaways
AI is getting better at small tasks, but still lags on long-form analysis.
The consequences of prolonged interactions with AI can be disastrous.
Use AI like a tool for well-defined tasks, and avoid falling down a rabbit hole.
Better to do a little well than a great deal badly. So said the great philosopher Socrates, and his advice can apply to your use of artificial intelligence, including chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, or Perplexity, as well as the agentic AI programs increasingly being tested in enterprise.
AI research increasingly shows that the safest and most productive course with AI is to use it for small, limited tasks, where outcomes can be well defined, and results can be verified, rather than pursuing extensive interactions with the technology over hours, days, and weeks.
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