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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Beginners: How to Use It Safely {DigameXtra Exclusive, by Naythan}
– Note: This info is for using AI on a computer, or on smartphone via the web-browser. I do not use smartphones, I can’t provide instructions for those wanting to use an AI “app” on their mobiles. Please read the entire article before you begin following instructions.
– AI is here, it is replacing classic web-search websites like Google & DuckDuckGo (DDG), there is really no avoiding it, and it’s not going away anytime soon, so it’s best to learn the basics.
– You do not need to be a computer expert to use an AI website. If you can open a web browser, type a question (known as entering a “prompt” into the “chat-box”) and click a button, you already have the basic skills. The same basic process as using the Google Search website everyone is familiar with.
– I strongly suggest you use a VPN when accessing AI website tools, but it is not required. This is not perfect protection, determined trackers can use other methods to identify you in spite of VPN use, such as “fingerprinting” of your browser to identify your Internet Profile. A VPN will help protect your identity from many common trackers, and reduce targeted ads. The highest degree of security you can expect is by using a VPN and a free, no registration AI combination…not true anonymity, but as close as the average user can get.
– Start with a well-known free AI service. For example, open your browser, click the long white box at the very top of the screen, copy/paste (or type) one of these addresses, then hit ENTER. Or simply click on the provided links below. When you find one you like, bookmark it for future access.
https://chatgpt.com/ (Best overall for typical users, may cut you off after 20 prompts, may not, no reg required, but reg will extend you usage limit)
https://chat.deepseek.com/sign_in (Good at digging deeply into subjects, finding “alternative” info, long sessions ok, email reg required)
https://www.perplexity.ai/ (Inconsistant, some days the best, other days almost useless, email reg required)
https://gemini.google.com/app (Has bad rep for going off topic, providing wrong info and hallucinating. Only good for basic tasks. Uses your Google account login)
https://chat.mistral.ai/chat (EU focused, based in France, no reg necessary to begin using, requires email reg after a free test-drive)
-Some AI websites will let you use them immediately with no log-in, others will require a free registration. With registration, when you then sign in with your email, they will usually send a confirmation code number and/or a link to your email for added security. You copy/paste that confirmation number from the email into the box in the AI website; or for some AI services you can click on a link in the email to directly sign-in and open the website. The advantage of registering is that it will save all your chats for future reference, and you get more chat time before hitting your limit. Yes, there are limits to the number of “prompts” you may enter per session, this varies between the different AI services. You can ask the AI you are using to explain how many prompts you are allotted per day, but casual users rarely run out.
– Before beginning, look at the webpage address in the address bar to confirm it is what you typed. If you see a different name, spelling or extra words, do not enter any information and close the page.
– When the correct website is open, look for a “prompt box” near the bottom of the page where you can type a question. Click inside it and try: “Explain how Spanish pensions work in simple English.” Press Enter or click the Send button.
– The AI will answer. If you do not understand the response, simply type “Please explain that more simply.” You can continue asking questions about the same subject, or change to another topic. You can click the “New Chat” box to quit the current chat and open a new chat if you like to keep your chats organized by topic. Chat history is usually posted in the left hand column.
– The more specific the prompt you enter, the more likely you are to get the answer you want. You can also ask AI to translate a letter or summarise a document by pasting it into the prompt box; it can explain something you found online by pasting that web-link into the “prompt box”, followed by a space, then type the question you have. It can help write an email, or make a chart. Some will make you custom photo-like images as per your instructions, be precise! It will also work as a much improved search tool, replacing Google & DDG, and providing better, more accurate results without as many ads or promoted crap. AI is often more useful for answering a question directly.
– Start with simple, harmless questions and experiment. You learn AI in much the same way you learn anything else, by using it. As you get comfortable using it you will develop better ways of asking to get exactly what you want with your improved “prompts”. You can save those “prompts” to a text document for future use.
– There are some important safety rules.
1. Never enter passwords, bank details or other sensitive personal information. You can ask general health-related questions, but never provide identifying medical information, and always verify health information with trusted sources.
2. AI makes mistakes and may confidently give incorrect information, so check anything important against a reliable source. It sometimes “hallucinates” and wanders off topic.
3. Never use AI chat-boxes found on social media websites, messengers or apps. Anything you do enter there should be considered public knowledge, will be added to your “internet profile” forever, and will be used to send you targeted ads.
4. Most AI services have a built-in progressive, Left-wing bias. If you don’t like the approach it takes in a task, correct it and tell it what you want and don’t want. It usually follows that prompt.
– In a future issue I will provide some of the “prompts” I have found most useful.
*References*
[1] OpenAI, “Getting started with ChatGPT”, OpenAI Academy.
[2] Google, “Use Gemini Apps – Computer”, Gemini Apps Help.
[3] UK National Cyber Security Centre, “AI and cyber security: what you need to know”.
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