Practical Insights on ChatGPT

8 Lessons Learned from Building My First Custom GPT

8 Lessons Learned from Building My First Custom GPT

Published on: Sep 25 2025 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
I am Mike Meyers and I just published my first custom GPT—a learning advisor designed to guide you through a streamlined version of a process I’ve relied on...
Apply Now: Use ChatGPT to Win $50M AI Funding from OpenAI

Apply Now: Use ChatGPT to Win $50M AI Funding from OpenAI

Published on: Sep 22 2025 by Wayan Vota - 12 Comments
Many nonprofit organizations still lack the resources or support to shape artificial intelligence for public good. OpenAI’s People-First AI Fund aims to change...
TrustRx: How to Overcome AI Resistance in Digital Health?

TrustRx: How to Overcome AI Resistance in Digital Health?

Published on: Jun 24 2025 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
I’ve spent the last week grappling with two questions that should keep every development professional awake at night: Would you accept Dr. AI to treat you...
3 Types of Generative AI Risks and Harms in Foundational LLM Models

3 Types of Generative AI Risks and Harms in Foundational LLM Models

Published on: Mar 06 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 3 Types of Generative AI Risks and Harms in Foundational LLM Models
The rapid proliferation of generative AI foundational large language models has become a double-edged sword, with expansive capabilities on one hand and profound...
Yes! International Development Organizations Need to Hire Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Now!

Yes! International Development Organizations Need to Hire Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Now!

Published on: Jan 02 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The New York Times declared that the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer is the hottest job in corporate America. Major companies are looking for leaders to help...
Needed: ChatGPT Prompt Training for Frontline Health Workers to Use GenAI

Needed: ChatGPT Prompt Training for Frontline Health Workers to Use GenAI

Published on: Dec 05 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Needed: ChatGPT Prompt Training for Frontline Health Workers to Use GenAI
If you believe the GenAI hype, then you should not be surprised by the viral New York Time article, A.I. Chatbots Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness, where...
Giving Thanks to ChatGPT: 4 Ways to Use GenAI Today in Digital Development

Giving Thanks to ChatGPT: 4 Ways to Use GenAI Today in Digital Development

Published on: Nov 28 2024 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
There are many Generative AI tools that are revolutionizing digital development. A recent World Bank report found that ChatGPT is by far the most popular. USAID...
Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Published on: Nov 21 2024 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
I created a digital twin using Generative AI to test how well the technology can mimic human writing patterns. Spoiler alert: GenAI is not replacing me anytime...
How to Advance Digital Rights and Regulatory Frameworks for USAID ADD RFP

How to Advance Digital Rights and Regulatory Frameworks for USAID ADD RFP

Published on: Oct 25 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How to Advance Digital Rights and Regulatory Frameworks for USAID ADD RFP
Today we are continuing our posts on using Generative AI to explore the Advancing Digital Democracy RFP. See past posts here, here, and here. We will now look at...
How to Apply: $95 Million USAID Advancing Digital Democracy Request for Proposals

How to Apply: $95 Million USAID Advancing Digital Democracy Request for Proposals

Published on: Oct 14 2024 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Last week, I had ChatGPT explain what to expect in the $95 million USAID Advancing Digital Democracy Request for Proposal (RFP). Back then we only had the ADD Request...