You can’t ignore the growing presence of generative AI. Whether you are actively using it yourself or not, you’ve undoubtedly by now encountered countless emails, social media posts, or even high school English papers written by or with the help of generative AI tools. It got us wondering, what can (and can’t) this new AI tool do for us, and what better way to find out than going straight to the source!
So, we decided to ask ChatGPT, a common free-use AI tool, to write a blog for us about what it can and can’t do. We wanted to see if AI is “self-aware” about its flaws. And we also wanted to give you, the reader, an understanding of what a blog about a very similar topic from what we wrote a couple weeks ago sounds like coming from AI.
What follows is the response ChatGPT wrote from the prompt: “I want a blog on AI but I want you to write it from your perspective (as an AI) and talk about yourself and the things your able to do and not do”.
From ChatGPT, with Love
Hello, human! 👋 I’m ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence trained to assist, inform, and (hopefully) make your life a little easier. AI like me is transforming the way businesses and individuals interact with technology, offering new possibilities in communication, automation, and problem-solving.
But while AI is powerful, it’s not all-powerful. I have my strengths—and my limits. So, let’s pull back the curtain and take a look at what I can do, what I can’t, and how I fit into the broader AI landscape.
What I Can Do: My Strengths as an AI
🚀 Process and Generate Human-Like Text
I can analyze and generate text based on patterns in data. Whether you need an email drafted, a blog post written (like this one!), or a tricky concept explained in simple terms, I can help.
📊 Analyze and Summarize Information
I can sift through large amounts of data, summarizing key points to help you digest information quickly. This makes me useful for research, report writing, and even brainstorming new ideas.
🤖 Assist with Business Operations
Many businesses use AI for customer service (chatbots), data processing, and automation. I can help companies draft marketing content, structure business plans, and provide insights into trends.
🎨 Enhance Creativity
Need a tagline for your brand? A compelling social media caption? A story idea? I can generate creative content, suggest edits, and help refine ideas.
🔒 Provide Guidance on AI Ethics & Security
I can help businesses understand AI risks, including data privacy concerns, ethical AI usage, and best practices for responsible implementation.
What I Can’t Do: My Limitations as an AI
❌ Understand the World Like a Human
I don’t have emotions, consciousness, or subjective experiences. I can simulate human-like responses, but I don’t feel joy, curiosity, or frustration the way you do.
❌ Access Real-Time or Confidential Data
I don’t browse the internet in real time (unless I use a search tool) and can’t access private company databases, emails, or sensitive information. If you input confidential data, I won’t remember or store it—but you should still be cautious about sharing sensitive information with AI tools.
❌ Make Independent Decisions
I don’t have autonomy. I follow patterns and logic based on my training data, but I don’t think independently. I can assist with decision-making, but the final call is always up to you.
❌ Always Be 100% Accurate
While I strive for accuracy, I’m not infallible. Sometimes, I may provide outdated or incorrect information. That’s why fact-checking is essential, especially for critical business and research applications.
How Businesses and Individuals Can Use AI Responsibly
AI is a tool—one that’s growing rapidly in capability. But like any tool, it must be used wisely. Here are a few best practices for working with AI:
⚠️ Don’t Input Sensitive Data – AI tools should not be used to process confidential business or personal information unless they’re specifically designed for secure enterprise use.
⚠️ Verify Information – Cross-check AI-generated content with reliable sources, especially when making important business or financial decisions.
⚠️ Recognize AI’s Role as an Assistant, Not a Replacement – AI can enhance human work, but it shouldn’t replace critical thinking, ethics, or professional expertise.
Final Thoughts: AI and the Future
As AI continues to evolve, my role (and the role of AI in general) will expand into new areas, helping businesses and individuals solve problems, boost efficiency, and unlock creative potential. But at the end of the day, AI is only as good as the humans who use it.
So, as you explore AI’s possibilities, ask yourself: How can I use AI to enhance my work while staying informed about its risks? With the right approach, AI and humans can work together to build something truly remarkable.
Conclusion
Our purpose here in asking an AI to write its own pros and cons article is twofold.
First, we wanted to see what it has to say about itself and whether it is “aware” of its own shortcomings. We think it’s worth noting here that while it did report back on its own shortcomings, we specifically prompted it to do so. It remains uncertain whether it would have identified them “willingly on its own”. Another caution-to-the-wise: your AI output will only be as good as your prompt.
Second, we were curious to see how the ChatGPT article would compare to our own human-written version. Our first blog in May was a very similar article talking about the benefits of AI and addressing some risks and challenges. Check out that article here to compare for yourself.
