Lecture Notes: Automating Tasks with Chat GPT

Introduction

• Chat GPT is a powerful tool for automating tasks efficiently.
• Common issue: People wasting time by copying and pasting information between apps and Chat GPT.
• Goal: Learn how to pull in information from various sources and automate tasks without leaving Chat GPT.

Benefits of Using Chat GPT for Automation

• Retrieves information from sources like WordPress, Google Docs, Sheets, social media, emails, etc.
• Ability to send information (e.g., send emails, update Google Sheets) from within Chat GPT.
• Saves hours of time and increases productivity.

AI Foundations Community

• Community aimed at helping you become more efficient with AI.
• Offers step-by-step guides to leverage AI in personal and professional life.

Understanding Automation with Chat GPT

• Get Request (Red Line): Retrieves information from external applications.
• Post Request (Blue Line): Sends information to other applications.

Example: Automating LinkedIn Posts

• Get Request: Aggregate AI news articles to create LinkedIn posts.
• Use Chat GPT to fetch articles and create posts based on relevant content.

Step-by-Step Automation Guide

Step 1: Create Your GPT

• Create a profile with a name, description, profile picture, instructions, and conversation starters.
• Example: "LinkedIn Master" to automate LinkedIn posts.

Step 2: Connect with Make.com

• Create a web hook using Make.com to automate data retrieval and actions.
  • Retrieve articles using RSS feeds.
• Format data for web hook response to be received by GPT.

Step 3: Create GPT Actions

• Add actions in GPT to connect with Make.com and automate tasks.
• Example: Fetching articles and creating LinkedIn posts with structured prompts.

Advanced Automation

• Post Requests: Send automation content to external apps.
• Revise schemas to include post requests for additional automations.
• Use dynamic data mapping for flexible automation.

Testing and Finalizing Automation

• Test each action and ensure data is correctly received and sent through web hooks.
• Ensure GPT instructions are clear and facilitate automation tasks effectively.

Conclusion

• Automation with Chat GPT can greatly enhance productivity and efficiency.
• The AI Foundations Community is a resource for further learning and application of AI tools.

Additional Resources

• Step-by-step checklist available for following along with automation setup.
• Custom GPTs and schema helpers available for simplifying automation processes.