If you’re not yet familiar with ChatGPT and other AI-powered content creation technologies, here’s a brief overview, penned by ChatGPT itself.
ChatGPT is like having a knowledgeable computer companion at your fingertips. It can understand your words and engage in meaningful conversations, offering practical and realistic responses, despite being just a computer program. Its knowledge is derived from extensive reading of internet content and books, enabling it to discuss a wide range of topics.
Enthusiasts of this technology praise it as a valuable tool, particularly when you find yourself stuck on specific content or ideas, which can be a boon for event planners.
So, what can ChatGPT do for events?
In the bygone era of typewriters and fax machines, a competent secretary was much more than a paper-filer or pencil sharpener. They were entrusted with vital correspondence and messaging for business leaders and their organizations. This skill was honed through practice and exposure to diverse situations demanding just the right words.
Interestingly, ChatGPT was developed in a similar fashion – by allowing a computer program to absorb a vast array of online content, comprehend distinctions between them, and then craft its own content using this acquired knowledge. The remarkable part? It achieves years’ worth of learning and refinement in just a few seconds.
Require a compelling letter to approach potential sponsors for your upcoming event? ChatGPT effortlessly generates a well-structured template, complete with detailed benefits, in mere moments.
Planning a 3-day executive conference and struggling to create a schedule of events? ChatGPT swiftly assembles a daily agenda with time slots for meals, dinners, galas, keynote speeches, and even discussion topics, all within a minute.
Need thank-you notes, invitations for guest speakers, or instructions for event signage? ChatGPT can handle these tasks with ease.
In most cases, the technology leaves blanks or prompts for you to fill in information it couldn’t have known, such as specific company values or a particular business directive. Nevertheless, it handles the bulk of the workload efficiently.
Now, let’s consider the limitations of ChatGPT.
While the technology is undeniably impressive, it remains imperfect and has some way to go to convincingly mimic all aspects of human conversation and writing. For instance, like all machines, it struggles with humor and sarcasm, as it tends to interpret text literally rather than figuratively. Nuances and specifics can elude it.
Likewise, ChatGPT finds it challenging to interpret abstract concepts and ideas, such as inspiration, connection, freedom, friendship, or love. It simply lacks the capability to feel or understand emotions as humans do. Consequently, content created by the program may come across as inauthentic or devoid of that human “spark”.
Most importantly, while ChatGPT has access to a vast amount of information, its fact-checking capabilities could be more robust. The program includes a disclaimer indicating that it “may provide inaccurate information about people, places, or facts.” Therefore, critical research is best left to those well-versed in the art of fact-checking.
In a world brimming with AI-driven entities like Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and an ever-expanding array of AI chatbots on websites and e-commerce platforms, the use of computer-generated content is no longer a mere choice. The true skill for humans lies in knowing when to employ this time-saving tool and when a situation demands a more personal human touch. At RASPBERRY, we leverage ChatGPT and other tools to enhance event planning and hosting efficiency, all while harnessing our award-winning human creativity to deliver unforgettable results.
