By skyforbes Here are some things I’ve learned since ChatGPT was released in 2022
I’ve been using ChatGPT since the day it was released. Back then, there were no fancy features, model picker, or alternative AI tools to choose from.
Things have changed in 2025 and I’d like to share with you some things I’ve learned so far:
- A couple of times per year, you’ll see headlines about a new “world’s most powerful model.” Ignore the hype. Stick to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or whatever tool you use. Give it a couple of months, and the headlines will be about your tool
- ChatGPT can make you more productive or dumb. An MIT study found that while AI can significantly boost productivity, it may also weaken your critical thinking. Use it as an assistant, not a substitute for your brain
- If you’re a student, use study mode in ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. When this feature is enabled, the chatbots will guide you through problems rather than just giving full answers (so you’ll be doing the critical thinking)
- ChatGPT and other chatbots can confidently make stuff up (aka AI hallucinations). If you suspect something isn’t right, double-check its answers
- NotebookLM hallucinates less than most…