Have you ever felt let down by a tool you thought would save you time and effort? I’ve been playing around with AI tools like Gemini Pro and ChatGPT Plus, and to be honest, I’ve been feeling a bit skeptical about relying on them for serious work.
Here’s the thing: as great as these AI products can be, they can’t always be trusted to deliver consistent results. I mean, updates happen, and suddenly, what worked yesterday just doesn’t work today. Take ChatGPT, for example. It used to behave a certain way, and then an update rolls out, leaving you scratching your head because it’s not the same anymore. If your tasks rely on a previous version and the new one isn’t up to par, well, good luck.
It’s frustrating when the tools we count on start losing context or giving us those annoying “something went wrong” messages. With Gemini, for instance, I noticed the chatbot was a champ at handling my workflows in the past, but now? It’s like it’s taking a vacation without telling me. I get dropped conversations and have to restart, losing all the context I had built up. Talk about a productivity killer.
So, what does this mean for us? It indicates that these big companies behind the AI tools might not be reliable when you need them most. And let’s be real — when something goes wrong, good luck finding customer support. It’s not like you’re calling a tech line and having someone walk you through the fix. Instead, you’re left to figure it out, often frustrated and stuck.
While AI can be incredibly useful, especially for brainstorming or generating ideas, I’ve realized we shouldn’t lean on them too heavily for serious tasks. They’re not perfect, and updates can change everything. So, if you’re using these tools, maybe keep a backup plan handy — just in case they decide to misbehave.
What about you? Have you had any experiences that made you second-guess your AI tools? I’d love to hear your stories over coffee. Let’s chat about it!