preface
The emergence of ChatGPT marked a turning point in how the general public interacted with artificial intelligence. While many explored its novelty through casual questions and creative writing, we approached it through the lens of technology professionals, seeking practical applications for our daily work. As we deepened our understanding of AI’s capabilities, we noticed a significant gap: many people weren’t using AI for productivity, struggled to extract meaningful information from chatbots, or remained unaware of AI’s full potential. This observation inspired us to share our insights through this book.
Our collaboration stems from a friendship that began in Louisiana during our high school years and flourished in San Diego during the dot-com boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Over the decades, we’ve partnered on various projects, including creating a Cajun recipe website. Writing this book together felt like a natural progression of our shared interests and experiences.