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Artificial intelligence expands uses beyond chatbots

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Artificial intelligence is now also used as a professional adviser, creative partner and support tool for everyday digital activities. Users employ it to write books, create music, produce works and improve productivity, Punch reports.

Artificial intelligence is now being used beyond chatbots to support job searches, artistic creation, programming and some everyday digital tasks, Punch reports.

Neurologist John Barbuto uses ChatGPT to write a book and Suno, an AI music generation platform, to create music. He believes these tools can act as collaborators in creative activities that he would have found more difficult to explore alone, according to Punch.

In his job search, digital marketing specialist Mazina Pacome says ChatGPT helped him prepare his professional profile, CV, LinkedIn profile, cover letters and interviews. The tool also helped him present his experience more effectively and understand employers’ expectations, Punch reports.

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