Artificial intelligence tools have moved well beyond the early-adopter crowd and are now genuinely useful for everyday tasks most of us already do. Whether you struggle with writer’s block, spend too much time on repetitive admin, or simply want to work smarter, AI can help. This article walks through eight practical ways to bring AI into your daily routine, along with some smart guidelines for using these tools responsibly. It also highlights how Wrike’s built-in AI features can take your productivity to the next level.
Using AI tools wisely
When it comes to using AI regularly, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. In a recent interview, Clark Schroeder, Lead Enablement Program Manager here at Wrike, explains that his overarching rule with AI tools is, “Trust, but verify.” He relies on what AI tools put out, but he makes sure to verify first.
Meanwhile, Jan Volny, our Head of Global Renewals, cautions fellow Wrikers not to put any sensitive information into AI tools like ChatGPT. “I always urge my team to anonymize,” he says. However, information found on LinkedIn or public-facing websites is generally safe to use.
And finally, our Demand Marketing Manager Melissa Kovach reinvests time saved to put her own spin on any work created:
“AI certainly saves me a lot of time overall, but I always take that saved time to make sure I add my own personal style to it, adjust to make sense for the business, and ensure it’s more human than robot.”
With those key considerations in mind, it’s time to skip to the good part!
Ways to incorporate AI into your everyday life
Brainstorming
If you’re anything like me, staring at a blank document can be the kiss of death for productivity. Even a few ideas for where to start can help the writing process. AI tools can give you a jumping-off point that can seriously kick-start your creative process.
Summarizing
Whether you’re summarizing large swathes of text or asking an AI tool to pull out critical points in a long email thread, AI tools are great for producing the TL;DR when you need to save time.
Translating
While Google Translate has dominated the simple translation game for a long time, tools like ChatGPT are better at translating colloquialisms. Google Translate tends to translate more literally, and ChatGPT can translate more niche languages as well.
Improving text or presentations
AI tools really can help you improve work you’ve completed. Drop in the text or information you have compiled and ask ChatGPT or Microsoft Bing to make three suggestions for improvements. You can also ask AI tools to pinpoint where you have holes or missing information.
Creating low-stakes imagery
I’m not advocating replacing artists with AI, but if you’re creating low-stakes imagery like coloring pages to entertain your child or a funny card to send a friend on their birthday, have at it. If the robots are going to take over, we might as well have a little fun while we wait!
