Sometimes the best prompt is none.
AI is a strong tool, not a default. Four signs you should close the tab and do it another way.
You can't check it
High Stakes, No Verification
Legal advice, medical detail, financial figures you have no way to confirm.
It's sensitive
Personal Or Confidential
Customer PII, employee records, client secrets on a tool your company hasn't approved.
It must be yours
Judgement And Empathy
A condolence note, a hard apology, the verdict in a performance review.
It's faster yourself
Two-Minute Tasks
A one-line reply or a quick fix. Prompting and checking would take longer.
Source: POPIA ↗
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