5 quick ways to tweak your AI use for better results - and a safer experience

Hill Street Studios/Getty Images It's increasingly difficult to avoid artificial technology (AI) as it becomes more commonplace. A prime example is Google searches showcasing AI responses. AI safety is more important than ever in this age of technological ubiquity. So as an AI user, how can you safely use generative AI (Gen AI)? Also: Here's why you should ignore 99% of AI tools - and which four I use every day Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science assistant professors Maarten Sap and Sherry Tongshuang Wu took to the SXSW stage to inform people about the shortcomings of large language models (LLMs), the type of machine learning model behind popular generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, and how people can exploit these technologies more effectively. "They are great, and they are everywhere, but they are actually far from perfect," said Sap. The tweaks you can implement into your everyday interactions with AI are simple. They will protect you from AI's shortcomings and help you ... Read full article.