ChatGPT burst on to the scene as an conversational AI tool slated as an assistant for a wide variety of queries. Many AI initiatives from rivals have followed. If it’s caught your eye, here’s just how to use ChatGPT.
ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool aimed at helping users through conversations. Apps like Google’s Bard also does this, while Microsoft is working with ChatGPT owner OpenAI to integrate the tool with its apps and software – such as Microsoft Copilot.
For this guide, we’re focusing on how to use desktop but it is also available on Android and iOS. As this a simple and straightforward guide on the basics, many instructions will apply to some degree across all platforms. If it’s your first time, you can swiftly create an account. Let’s dive in.
What you’ll need:
- A ChatGPT account
- A PC/Mac
- A web browser
The Short Version
- Head to https://chat.openai.com/
- Log in to your account
- Enter prompt in the “Send a message” box
- Continue conversation if you have further queries
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Step
1Head to https://chat.openai.com/
Go to the ChatGPT website (https://chat.openai.com/) to begin.
Step
2Log in to your account
You’ll now be taken to a log in page, log in to your account or create one if you haven’t already.
Step
3Enter prompt in the “Send a message” box
You’re now on the main ChatGPT. Enter your query in the “Send a message” box at the bottom of the page.
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4Continue conversation if you have further queries
Now you’ve entered your first query, you can continue the conversation with follow-up questions.
Troubleshooting
Using ChatGPT-3.5 is free but you have to pay for the “Plus” version to access the latesat ChatGPT-4.
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Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
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We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.