(Written by a human, refined with AI)
These last few weeks, I’ve been talking with a lot of people about where they stand regarding AI, and the responses have quite surprised me.
With the hundreds of posts we see every day, it seems like everyone is already an AI expert. But the reality is different, and it is worth taking the time to actually use it correctly.
My first major takeaway is that very few people are adopting it the right way. AI is frequently being applied to processes that still require a human in the loop, or to tasks that demand 100% accuracy, something AI simply cannot yet guarantee. If you need an accuracy rate above 80%, you have to check the output and actively work through the answer.
Worse yet, some people aren’t checking the results at all. They trust their prompts blindly, completely unaware of hallucinations. Sooner or later, a mistake will slip through, and it will be a tough situation to defend.
Moreover, there is an excessive reliance on generative AI. It is painfully obvious when a LinkedIn InMail, a post, or other outbound content is written entirely by a bot. It’s perfectly fine to use AI for support, brainstorming, or editing, but don’t let it do 100% of the writing for you.
Ultimately, it is worth taking the time to truly understand what the main AI tools do and how to leverage their features: What is a context window? What is a project? What is a skill? Once you grasp these concepts, you’ll start seeing genuinely fruitful results.
The goal of this post is simple: promote AI literacy and encourage people to actually devote the time to learning.