Generative AI Teach-Out

Now that you’ve learned the basics of generative AI tools in this Teach-Out, we encourage you to try them out for yourself. Below you’ll find guidance for exploring A) a chatbot and B) an image generator.

A) Try out a Chatbot

There are several different chatbots available online, including ChatGPT, Bing Chat, YouChat, Bard, and LlaMa. Some tools require payments or subscriptions for advanced versions, while others are free to use. See a list of chatbots on https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-ai-chatbots/, or do a web search for the most up-to-date options.

How do I try out ChatGPT?

There is currently a free research version of ChatGPT available for anyone to try, as long as site capacity allows. If the site is at capacity, you can try again later.

1. Visit https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt
2. Select “Try ChatGPT”
3. Sign up for an account (or log in if you already have an OpenAI account)
4. Provide your name, email, and phone number
5. Type a question or statement in the chat box and press enter

What tips should I keep in mind?

Here are some tips to get the most out of your conversation with a chatbot:

1. Be clear and specific with your questions or statements The more precise your input, the more accurate and relevant the response will be.
2. Stay on topic. Chatbots can provide information and insights on a wide range of topics, but work best when the conversation stays focused on a particular subject.
3. Don't be afraid to ask follow-up questions or request clarification. You can ask for more information or elaboration on a particular topic.
4. Be patient. Chatbots are machine learning models and may take a few seconds to generate a response.

Remember that AI language models may not always provide perfect responses. If you have any concerns or issues with the information provided, please consult with a human expert in the relevant field for guidance.

What do you want to explore?

Now that you’ve gotten started with chatbots, which area do you want to explore? Below we’ve outlined recommendations for personal and professional use

Personal / General Use:What kinds of general questions can I ask a chatbot?

Some examples of topics you could ask about:

1. Education and learning: specific subjects or concepts, or study tips and resources
2. Health and wellness: nutrition, exercise, mental health, or specific health conditions
3. Travel and culture: different countries, cultures, and travel tips
4. Technology: specific software or hardware, or troubleshooting help
5. Science and nature: astronomy, biology, chemistry, or other scientific topics
6. Historical events: news stories, political events, or global issues
7. Personal development: productivity, motivation, goal-setting, or self-improvement
8. Entertainment: movies, TV shows, music, books, or other forms of entertainment
9. Professional Use: How can a chatbot help me professionally?

Chatbots can help you professionally in several ways:

1. Learning new skills: Chatbots can suggest online courses or resources to help you develop new skills relevant to your profession.
2. Career advice: Chatbots can provide advice on how to advance your career, including tips on job searching, networking, and building your professional reputation.
3. Industry insights: Chatbots may be able to give insights about your industry, including emerging trends and best practices.
4. Problem-solving: Chatbots can help you brainstorm solutions to work-related challenges, providing a fresh perspective and new ideas.
5. Personal development: Chatbots can help you identify areas for personal growth and provide guidance on developing skills such as communication, leadership, and time management.
6. Resume/CV review: Chatbots can provide feedback on your resume or CV, helping you to make it more effective and competitive.

B) Try out an Image Generator

There are several different image generators available online, including MidJourney, Bing Image Creator, Stable Diffusion, and Craiyon AI. Some tools require payments or subscriptions while others are free to use.

See a list of options here or do a web search for the most up-to-date list.

How do I try out Craiyon AI?

1. Visit https://www.craiyon.com
2. Describe the image you want to create. Include details about content, style, and composition.
3. Pick from different style options like “art”, “drawing”, or “photo”
4. Add “Negative words” or things you don’t want the image to include
5. Click the “Draw” button and wait
6. “Upscale” the image to increase the size/resolution

Personal / General Use: How can I use image generators?

1. Art and creativity: Create new art pieces, explore different styles, experiment with creative concepts
2. Custom avatars and profile pictures: create custom avatars or profile pictures for social media, gaming profiles, or online personas.
3. Photography enhancement: add artistic effects, improve resolution, or alter lighting conditions in photos.
4. Personalized gifts: create unique gifts like custom posters or prints.
5. Character design and storytelling: visualizing characters and settings to bring stories to life.
6. Image remixing: combine existing images to create collage-style artwork.

Professional Use: How can image generators help me professionally?

Graphic design and branding: generate logos, icons, and other branding elements, speed up the design process and provide creative options

1. Content Creation: generate visual assets for social media campaigns, blog posts, and advertisements
2. Prototyping and Design Iteration: create and iterate on design concepts, especially for objects with complex shapes
3. Virtual and Augmented Reality: generate assets and textures for virtual and augmented reality applications, enriching the immersive experience for users
4. Fashion and Textile Design: create unique patterns, prints, and textiles for innovative clothing designs
5. Architecture and Interior Design: visualize architectural concepts and interior design ideas, helping clients to envision projects better
6. Data Visualization: create compelling data visualizations and infographics, making complex information more accessible and engaging
7. Video Game Development: generate characters, environments, and textures, assisting game developers in creating vast virtual worlds efficiently
8. Stock Photography and Content Libraries: generate diverse and original images for stock photography and content libraries

Now that you've completed the Explorer Path, you can review the Advocacy Path in the next step or you may move ahead to the Plan of Action Discussion.

Text generated with the support of ChatGPT.