Name drop: ChatGPT makes a good intern. Just fill in the blanks: “I need name ideas for a [event, post, product] about [topic] using these [keywords]. The target audience is [age group, industry].” Results may vary, but it’ll get you thinking.
Stop making these AI mistakes
If you’re not using AI in your business or professional life yet, guess what? Your competitors are and they’re getting ahead. Time to change that.
The secret to making AI actually useful? Asking the right questions. A lazy prompt gets you a lazy answer. A smart one is where the magic happens. Here are three power-packed AI prompts to start using today.
1. For content and marketing
Struggling with blog posts, email campaigns or social media content? Try these prompts.
- “Write a persuasive email marketing campaign promoting [product/service], focusing on [unique benefit]. Keep it under 150 words.”
- “Give me five engaging social media post ideas for [industry] that encourage high engagement.”
- “Write a 1,000-word blog post on [topic], using a professional and informative tone. Include subheadings and a call to action.”
📌 Pro Tip: Be specific. Need a polished LinkedIn post? Say so. Want something fun for Instagram? Ask for engaging. Posting to social? Specify if you need text, captions or video ideas.
2. For strategy and decision-making
AI can spark new ideas, spot trends and help you boost your bottom line.
- “What are the top five trends in [industry] for [year], and how can I leverage them for my business?”
- “Give me a step-by-step guide on how to improve customer retention for my business.”
- “What are three innovative revenue streams I can add to my existing [business model]?”
📌 Pro Tip: Get better AI answers by giving your niche, target audience and company size. Tell AI what you’ve already tried and where you’re stuck.
3. For increasing sales
AI can help you close more deals.
Weird things on Google Earth
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I spent the first 10 years of my life in New Jersey. I still remember when I knocked out my front tooth on the swings and the time I threw a snowball at a police car and hit the cop inside on the head. That was bad.
Seeing the house on Google took me back. Yup, click that link to see where I grew up. And while you’re at it, take yourself on a walk down memory lane, too.
Tesla owners doxxed - March 22nd, Hour 1
A website called Dogequest leaked personal info of every Tesla owner in the U.S. If you own one, you’re now a target. Do you pay for Netflix, Hulu or Disney+? Cutting the cord isn’t cheap. Amazon is always listening, and meet your new AI nurse.
🌐 Protecting undersea internet cables: I’m not sure if you know that they carry 95% of the world’s internet traffic and are a known target for sabotage. Now, there’s new tech that can “listen” for vibrations in the cable’s light signals — like if a diver touches it or a ship drags an anchor too close.
Do you bank on your phone? What about checking email and shopping? If you said “yes” to any of those, you’re a target. A keylogger captures everything you type, including your account numbers and passwords. Encrypt your keystrokes with EndpointLock. Hit this link for 10% off.
Wait, are public phone chargers dangerous?
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Those charging kiosks in airports, hotels and malls are so tempting when you’re out and about with a dying phone. Their owners promise they’re safe. The government disagrees, and so do I. Groan, I know.
Welcome to the newest phase of juice jacking. The phenomenon has been around for more than 10 years. Hackers use public phone-charging stations to upload malware to your devices. Then, they ransom your device or steal your passwords. Super-duper.
Own a Tesla? You’re a target
Hackers stole the names and home addresses of Tesla owners and shared them online. Here’s what you need to know.
📨 Don’t ignore this email: If you’re still using Windows 10, check your inbox. Microsoft’s reminding you to upgrade to Windows 11 before security support ends on Oct. 14. They’ll tell you if your computer can update or if you need a new one. Hackers are waiting in the wings to target you if you don’t.
Do you bank on your phone? What about checking email and shopping? If you said “yes” to any of those, you’re a target. A keylogger captures everything you type, including your account numbers and passwords. Encrypt your keystrokes with EndpointLock. Hit this link for 10% off.
Don’t look up: Chinese scientists built a surveillance camera that can see your face from space. In a ground test, it locked onto a target 62 miles away and picked up tiny details with scary accuracy. It’s supposedly “100 times” better than today’s top spy cameras and lens-based telescopes.
Do you bank on your phone? What about checking email and shopping? If you said “yes” to any of those, you’re a target. A keylogger captures everything you type, including your account numbers and passwords. Encrypt your keystrokes with EndpointLock. Hit this link for 10% off.
Think only boomers fall for scams?
Scammers don’t just target seniors. So who’s really at risk? The answer, and some other common scam myths, will surprise you.
🛑 It’s called “typosquatting”: There are jerks out there who buy up URLs that are just a typo away from the site you meant to visit. If you have a business, you’re a target. Have I Been Squatted? checks if someone is impersonating your website so you can protect your domain name. Ahem, this is why I own dozens of spellings of my site, Komando.com.
Gotta close my rings: Fitness influencers are all over a new “hack” for more accurate step tracking: Strapping a smartwatch to your ankle instead of your wrist. One woman tried it with a 10-minute jaunt around Target. On her wrist, the watch recorded 91 steps; on her ankle, 835 steps. If you try it, know you’re losing out on features like heart rate and CO2 tracking. Another downside is you look like a prisoner with an ankle monitor.
Random Facebook requests always end badly: Just ignore them. Kate Kleinert accepted one from “Tony,” who claimed to be a surgeon working in Iraq. It wasn’t long until Tony needed money, and Kate sent him $40,000. Shocker, the day they were supposed to meet, Tony was a no-show. Kate’s a widow. I know this is tough, but when someone passes away, rethink the need for a public obituary. Scammers target folks in mourning.
🧬 Speedrunning evolution: An AI called ESM3 created a protein researchers say would’ve taken nature 500 million years to develop. It’s fluorescent green, similar to those that make jellyfish and corals glow in the dark. Proteins help your body build muscle and fight diseases, so this could lead to the creation of new drugs that target them. Neat!
Delete your name from the internet
One guy found his private info online and became a target for romance scams. Only one thing worked to remove it. Plus, Venmo for flights, Comcast’s $70 sports streaming plan, and #StickNation — yes, picking up sticks is a trend!
If you’ve got it, don’t flaunt it: Burglary gangs are targeting influencers who brag about their fancy life all over social media. Case in point: Art collector Shafira Huang lost $12.7 million in jewelry and valuables. It’s not just high-profile accounts, folks; oversharing your travel plans, location or personal info lands a target on your back, too.