When using AI systems, what are some best practices for ensuring the results you receive are accurate, relevant, and aligned with your original goals?

Be clear and specific in your prompts/queries. Provide context and details about what exactly you're looking for.

Review outputs critically. Don't assume everything is accurate - fact-check key claims or information.

Ask follow-up questions to clarify or expand on responses.

Compare outputs across multiple queries or AI systems when possible.

Provide feedback if you notice errors or misalignments, so the system can potentially improve.

Be aware of the AI's limitations and potential biases. Know what types of tasks it's suited for.

Frame queries to align with your specific goals and use case.

Break complex tasks into smaller, more manageable queries.

Iterate and refine your prompts based on initial outputs.

Combine AI outputs with human expertise and judgment, rather than relying solely on the AI.

Stay up-to-date on the capabilities and limitations of the specific AI system you're using.

Document your process and results to track effectiveness over time.

The key is to view AI as a tool to augment human intelligence, not replace it entirely. Maintaining a critical and iterative approach will help ensure you get the most accurate and relevant results.

When using AI in at work it’s important to protect sensitive data like personal information (PII), health records (PHI), financial details, and company secrets (Intellectual Property). This includes uploading documents that contain key information that the model needs or examples to help train it.

If you are not sure if your company is using an AI model or AI technology that guarantees data privacy, you must clean or anonymize the information before using it. This reduces the risk of privacy breaches and keeps your company compliant with data protection policies and regulations. When in doubt, check your company policy or reach out to someone in your organization (e.g., CIO, CISO, Legal Team, HR) who can guide you if you’re unsure how to handle sensitive data or have questions on how to use AI technology within your organization.