10 effective queries and tools that will make AI a real assistant

Artificial intelligence has long ceased to be something distant and incomprehensible – today it is available to everyone and can significantly simplify many tasks. To work effectively with AI, it is important to know which queries and tools to use.

RBC-Ukraine (Styler project) tells about 10 ways that will help to maximize the potential of AI and make it a real assistant, with a link to the American news site Fox News.

First, get acquainted with the basic tools

Available today There are many options. It's best to start with one of the larger services – they are easy to use, intuitive and offer free versions.

ChatGPT

A universal assistant that helps you generate ideas, structure tasks, edit text, correct errors in tables, and much more. Available in the web version, as well as in applications for iPhone and Android. You must register to use it. The free version is enough for most users.

Perplexity

Created for information search and learning. Very good for complex questions, such as “How do black holes work?” or “What does the amendment to the Act mean…?”.

DeepSeek

A new tool from China that outperforms ChatGPT from OpenAI, Llama from Meta, and Google Gemini. It is important to follow security and privacy precautions when using it.

Google NotebookLM

A useful tool for working with files. Allows you to upload audio recordings, notes, documents and other materials, and then search for information in them, find links to sources and even create podcasts based on the uploaded data.

How to get the best results from AI chats

Using artificial intelligence is as easy as searching information on Google. However, understanding some of the principles of its operation will help you get the answers you need faster, rather than fighting algorithms.

“Priming” – is a term that means the precise formulation of a request for a chatbot. The more restrictions you set, the more precise the response will be. For example, you can specify: “Limit the response to 250 words”, “Make a list in the form of bullet points” or “Formulate the result in the form of a table”.

It is important to remember that AI cannot read minds. It gives answers based on entered queries, trained data and available information about the user. One easy way to set direction is to use “do” and “don't” statements.

For example, if you need a recipe for friends with food allergies, you could write: “Create a recipe for six people. Include proteins, fruits, vegetables, and carbohydrates. Avoid dairy, seafood, and nuts.”

10 useful queries for AI

“How to improve this text?”. Insert your text, and AI will help edit it, make it more readable, and suggest what you can do improve.

“You are an English teacher. Find mistakes in my text”. You can change the “role” of AI depending on the task, for example: “You are a self-development coach. Help create a plan for daily meditation for a month.”

“Explain it as if I were 10 years old”. Great for simplifying complex topics, whether it's science, finance, or any other field.

“Remember that…”. In ChatGPT you can enable Memory (Settings, Personalization), and in Google Gemini it is available to Advanced subscribers. For example, you can say: “Remember that I drink tea, not coffee”.

“Analyze this data and explain the trends you find”. Insert a list of numbers, a table, or even upload an image – the AI ​​will find patterns.

“What's missing here?”. Can be used for a travel checklist, a business report, or even a speech script. The more details, the more accurate the answer.

“Who are their competitors?”. Useful when searching for service analogues, studying the market, or compiling a list of potential customers. But the results are worth checking again.

“Give me five creative ideas for…”. Suitable for finding original gifts, business names, or dinner recipes.

“Summarize it in three sentences”. Useful for shortening long articles, contracts, or reports. You can also ask for a list of key points.

“Explain both sides of this argument”. Works for discussing political issues, trends, or personal dilemmas.