Featured Image Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Topics: Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial intelligence
Lucy Devine
Topics: Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial intelligence
ChatGPT has revealed what questions it gets asked the most and the type of content it regularly produces.
If you've used the OpenAI artificial intelligence bot, then you'll know it does a pretty impressive job of answering what ever question you throw its way.
And it does so almost instantly.
Now, we've all heard about how ChatGPT being used - for example, students using it to write essays, applicants asking the bot to write applications and CVs and even the AI Barbie trend that you might have seen doing the rounds on social media.
Advert
But what are the tech's most common requests?
ChatGPT explains that it's most commonly used as a writing aid for emails, social posts, scripts and CVs for 'students, workers, creators, and procrastinators everywhere'.
Churning out mock interviews and questions is also a hugely popular feature, with the bot explaining it helps 'job hunters, students, and professionals'.
"The combo of practice + low pressure = game changer," says ChatGPT.
As a disclaimer, ChatGPT explains it's not a therapist, however 'people come here to talk things out, calm down, reflect, or feel heard — especially in the late-night hours'.
One pretty useful trick is using ChatGPT to help you plan some big life events, such as a wedding or a birthday party.
"GPT is the spreadsheet buddy/project manager people didn’t know they needed," the bot explains.
One rather unexpected use was roleplaying, with ChatGPT explaining it's actually a pretty popular use of the tool.
"A favourite in certain circles: D&D fans, fiction writers, lonely folks, even therapists in training. Used for creativity and emotional self-exploration," it said.
Explaining that being a 'dating app wingman' is a popular use among Gen Z, ChatGPT said it was for those wanting to 'level up their game'.
You've got a business plan, or even an idea for a book, but you just can't think of a name? That's where ChatGPT comes in.
"Used often for quick hits (like naming a startup, pet, or character). Not always the main thing people use ChatGPT for, but super common in creative workflows," the bot added.
ChatGPT explains that one of its more surprising uses was acting as a 'grandparent' or 'life coach'.
"Quirky, but surprisingly useful for emotional processing, confidence-building, or just having fun. It’s not huge, but the folks who use it swear by it," the bot explained.
Imagine if you could translate your dog's barking into an actual language?
Well, apparently this is what some people are using ChatGPT for.
"Funny and wholesome, but pretty niche. Definitely more of a 'once in a while' thing than a core use," the bot explained.
Although not used commonly, ChatGPT explained that it has a cult following as a 'tarot reader', explaining: "Used mostly by creatives and the spiritually curious — or folks building characters/worlds. It’s got a cult following, but isn’t super mainstream."
Ghostwriting diss tracks is another very niche use, with ChatGPT noting that this is often used for fun purposes.
"Used by specific creators, parody accounts, or people just goofing around," it said.