Welcome to Quirky Queries! We’re here to show you how you can use artificial intelligence, or AI, to live your best life.
This page focuses on frequently asked questions regarding AI technology. For questions about Quirky Queries, please see About the Blog: FAQs about Quirky Queries.
What is AI?
AI stands for “Artificial Intelligence”. It is a type of computer program that uses Limited Language Modeling (LLM), which is a new technology that analyses how language is used, and based on statistical analysis, predicts what the next word will be. It is essentially a combination of computer science and statistics.
AI computer models can perform tasks that are typically performed by humans, such as recognizing patterns and making decisions.
After you enter a few words, the software begins creating statistical models that predict the likelihood of different words following the input you entered. It then uses statistical optimization to select the words with the highest probability of showing up next. This process is repeated again and again until the most likely outcome is no more words.
You don’t need to understand the technical details. Quirky Queries will focus on showing you practical applications. However, if you are interested in learning more of the technical details, please let us know and we’ll be happy to geek out over it with you!
How can AI help me?
There are so many things that AI can help with- and the list is rapidly growing! Some things you can use AI for include:
- Organizing your schedule or optimizing your time
- Generating ideas
- Automating repetitive tasks
- Creating outlines and plans
- Enhancing productivity and creativity
- Learning new skills.
At Quirky Queries, we’ll go through many examples for all of these use cases!
Do I need to know how to program?
Nope! If you know how to use Google, you can easily learn to use AI. There is no programming knowledge needed.
Programming knowledge can provide you with some basic insights into how AI is set up, which may make it easier for you to develop prompts most efficiently in order to get the results you are looking for. However, you don’t need to know this in order to learn how to develop prompts. We’ll help show you how to do that. It’s not any harder than chatting with a friend!
Is AI expensive to use?
There are several AI services out there. Most of them offer free access to their tools, with paid upgrades for additional features. This blog is not affiliated with and does not endorse any specific AI tool, and will focus on the features that are typically freely available.
Is AI harmful?
Using AI will not harm you. There’s a lot of media hype out there with extravagant headlines like “Will AI Kill us All?” Scare tactics like this lead to more readers and engagement, so many media sites prey on this.
As with any new technology, there are advantages and disadvantages with integrating them into our lives. It is natural to feel nervous about technological developments and their potential unintended consequences. However, fear and avoidance will not lead to the competence that we need in order to use these new technologies in a mindful manner.
Thus, we recommend you get to know AI and learn how to use it to your advantage. We’re here to show you how to do this.
We also recommend that AI is always used ethically and mindfully. All recommendations within this blog will only advocate an ethical approach to AI use.
Finally, we also recommend you proceed with an awareness of any potential negative impacts to AI. Awareness of the potential downfalls can help prevent us from falling into them. This approach can also help us identify the development of any unintended consequences. Furthermore, it is beneficial for the masses to be informed users, so that as the technology develops, we do not unwillingly fall into unintended consequences.
Will AI take my job?
AI is a tool that can help us reach our potential; however, AI is not a replacement for human thought and creativity.
Consider the way that we use calculators. It is possible to learn to use a calculator at an early age and to develop only limited math skills. However, understanding the basic math behind it can make you significantly more likely to correctly use and interpret a calculator’s output. A calculator still requires a human for input and for interpretation of the output.
AI is a similar tool. If we use it mindlessly, we are not contributing the element of our own critical thinking. This limits both us and the AI technology. On the other hand, if we are thoughtful in the way we interact with this technology, we can partner with it to expand our capabilities. When used correctly, AI doesn’t replace what makes us unique; it amplifies it.
Therefore, this blog is focused on using AI to be the best version of yourself. We don’t need more technology to make us mindless. We need technology that will help us excel, expand our horizons, and free us to spend less time on the mundane and to focus our time on what’s important to us.
Is my data safe when using AI?
This is an important question. Many AI tools collect data to improve their performance, but reputable ones include privacy settings or anonymize your information. Always read the privacy policy and avoid sharing sensitive information.
Quirky Queries highly values privacy. We’ll guide you on how to use AI responsibly and protect your privacy, and will only recommend tools with responsible data governance practices.
