Right Now, Your ChatGPT Is a Vending Machine. I Can Show You How to Make It Your Chief of Staff.

Author(s): Nate Sowder

Originally published on Towards AI.

Right Now, Your ChatGPT Is a Vending Machine. I Can Show You How to Make It Your Chief of Staff.

I recently rewatched The Devil Wears Prada. Well, not “re-watched” so much as “remembered just enough of it to make a point.” Which is this:

This article explores how to transform ChatGPT from a simple task executor into a proactive assistant akin to a Chief of Staff. It emphasizes the importance of onboarding AI by defining its role, setting clear expectations, and guiding its memory and learning process. The author presents a framework called the 4Ms — Mind, Mission, Memory, Methods — to help users configure ChatGPT to align more closely with their strategic needs, ensuring it anticipates tasks rather than merely responding to prompts. Ultimately, the piece argues for a mindset shift in interacting with AI, advocating for a comprehensive, thoughtful approach rather than superficial engagement.

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