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3. It is great at some things and bad at others.

Lesson 3 — Strengths and limits

Good for this
Not reliable for this
Explaining ideas in plain language
Medical, legal, or financial advice
Drafting and editing writing
Precise math
Brainstorming ideas
Today's news (usually)
Summarizing long text
Anything about your personal life
Answering general questions
Being right 100% of the time
Use it as a starting point, not the final word.

This is not a flaw — it is just what the tool is. A hammer is great at nails and bad at screws. Knowing what a chatbot is built for helps you use it well.

More info: Strengths, Limits, and When to Use Something Else