New to AI and not sure where to begin? In this episode of Tech Unfiltered, George Dubak sits down with Joanne “JC” Coffey of KGU International for a plain-English look at getting started with ChatGPT.

George, who ran the Internet Business Hour radio show for 12 years across 35 markets, shares how he went from avoiding AI to using it for about half of his tech time in just a few months. He explains how he used ChatGPT to research a new car purchase, size up a supplement he saw advertised on TV, and prepare for conversations with his doctor.

JC, who has worked in AI since 2019 and was an early prompt engineering developer, brings a reality check. She explains why it’s smart to test your prompts across more than one AI tool so you don’t end up trusting a single answer, and how to do it for free with Arena.ai.

In this episode:

How beginners can get started with ChatGPT for free

Why prompts matter: garbage in, garbage out

Using AI to compare products, check marketing claims, and spot red flags before you buy

Why AI can make you feel smarter than you are, and how to keep yourself grounded

Comparing ChatGPT, Claude, and other models side by side on Arena.ai

Building a website with AI, and how AI agents and digital twins can help turn visitors into customers

How LinkMe lets you build a digital business card and sell branded merchandise without holding inventory

Resources mentioned:

Tech Unfiltered: techunfilteredagi.com

KGU International: kguinternational.com

George Dubak: theultimatenetworker.com

LinkMe: link.me/ultimatenetworker and link.me/realjoannecoffey

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