Two Years with ChatGPT: How AI is Transforming Work and Life

Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

This month marks two years since OpenAI launched its first free version of ChatGPT to the general public. In these two years, generative AI has become a transformative force across industries.

Last year, we asked listeners how they were using AI at work and in life. You answered, and Jessi sat down with LinkedIn Technology Editor, Tanya Dua to share these listener experiences and to break down how ChatGPT is changing the way we work.

Today, we bring you that 2023 episode, plus a few updates from Jessi and Tanya. Together they examine what's changed, what's improved, and what challenges remain.examine what’s changed, what's improved, and what challenges remain. From storytelling and coding to philosophical debates, listeners have pushed ChatGPT to its limits and seen firsthand its potential—and its pitfalls. Tanya shares her thoughts on how tools like ChatGPT 4.0 have advanced, with improved accuracy and the ability to pick up on nuanced cues. Jessi and Tanya discuss how professionals across fields are using generative AI in creative, time-saving ways—sometimes “on the sly”—and reflect on how AI is changing day-to-day tasks, especially through fine-tuned models designed for specific applications like customer service and healthcare.

Whether you’re an early adopter or just curious about AI, this episode offers an insightful look into how ChatGPT has transformed our understanding of work, creativity, and collaboration.

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