Don't trust ChatGPT blindly (CEO says so himself)
Hey there,
Most people think ChatGPT is getting smarter every week.
The truth? Even OpenAI's CEO warns you shouldn't trust it completely.
Sam Altman recently reminded users that ChatGPT can make stuff up. His advice? Don't rely on it blindly for important decisions.
The 1% Reality Check:
Here's what's actually happening with ChatGPT right now:
The Good Stuff:
People use it for planning, SEO help, and emotional support (not just Google replacement)
Advanced Voice Mode sounds more natural and shows real emotion
Projects tool now works with voice commands and remembers your preferences
Custom GPTs can now use all OpenAI models, including the newest ones
The Problem Bits:
Service crashed several times in June (around the 10th and 27th)
GPT-4.5 "Orion" is being phased out by mid-July
Courts ordered OpenAI to keep all user chats for a lawsuit about training data
What This Means for Your Business:
Stop treating AI like a magic solution that never fails.
Start building backup plans and double-checking important outputs.
The businesses winning with AI aren't the ones that trust it completely. They're the ones that use it smartly while keeping human oversight.
This Week's Action: Pick one task where you currently use ChatGPT. Time how long you spend checking its work. If it's more than 20% of the total task time, your prompts need work.
Quick Win: When using ChatGPT for important work, try this: "Please explain your reasoning and highlight any assumptions you're making."
This forces the AI to show its thinking. Makes mistakes easier to spot.
Small steps, smarter systems.
Ben
P.S. GPT-5 might launch this summer. But remember - newer doesn't always mean better for your specific business needs. Focus on mastering what works now.
The Bottom Line: AI tools are powerful, but they're not perfect. The 1% edge comes from using them wisely, not blindly.
Ready to make your AI work smarter? Reply and tell me which task you'll test this week.