Use AI as a brainstorming partner and organizer, but don’t outsource your judgment
Three years on from the release of ChatGPT, two broad camps have formed: those people who refuse to use it, and those who use it every day.
A 2025 survey by the Pew Research Center found that one-third of US adults say they have been using ChatGPT. This includes 58% of US adults under 30 – roughly double the share two years ago.
Experts say the emerging divide – between those who may already be deeply invested in AI, and those who are refusing to engage with it – makes it increasingly important to have an open conversation about how best to use it.
So how should we approach AI tools? Here is a step-by-step guide informed by experts.
