OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Gen Z and millennials are using ChatGPT in a unique way - as a "life adviser". According to Altman, younger people tend to use ChatGPT as an operating system, setting up complex workflows and saving prompts, whereas older generations primarily use it as a replacement for search tools like Google.
Altman noted that Gen Z users, in particular, have embraced ChatGPT, with over a third of 18-to-24-year-olds in the US using the platform. These users are not just asking simple questions but are also seeking advice on important life decisions, relationships and career choices. College students might be one step ahead, utilizing ChatGPT in even more advanced ways.
However, experts are divided on whether it's safe to rely on large language models like ChatGPT for major life decisions. Some studies highlight the need for caution, while others show that using ChatGPT for everyday advice can be harmless or even helpful.
Altman also mentioned that the difference in how various age groups use ChatGPT is significant, likening it to the early days of smartphones, where younger people quickly adapted to the technology, while older generations took longer to figure it out.
