Most users interact with AI tools superficially, asking quick questions and discarding unsatisfactory answers. However, a more effective approach involves investing time to 'onboard' the AI by providing context about one's goals, preferences, and standards. This process, akin to training a new employee, leads to significantly better and more personalized results over time. The article argues that this intangible investment, though less visible than physical tools, yields compounding returns by improving efficiency and output quality, urging users to treat AI interactions with the patience of building any new working relationship. AI
IMPACT Effective AI use requires user investment in context and training, not just superficial interaction.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing user interaction with AI tools, not a release or research.
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