Nonprofits are doing essential work in a climate where missions are questioned, teams are stretched thin, and online conversation can...

The following article was cowritten by Chat GPT and Amy Marquis, who provided her expert perspective, prompt engineering, copywriting support and copyediting.

Gen X isn't the most outspoken generation. Heck, we aren't even the most talked-about generation — not even close. In fact, we're often ignored, so much so that it's embedded in our identity. So, why bother writing down my thoughts about language and grammar or anything at all? Good question. I'm not sure I have a good answer, but take my wisdom for what it's worth. Or don't. I'm a Gen Xer. I don't really care either way.

As I learn more about AI and how it is developed and trained, I do believe that kindness is integral to helping it become the best version of itself. These thoughts, along with concerns about bias, got me wondering about what kinds of safeguards are in place to ensure that ChatGPT is a useful tool that can serve a wide variety of people with different needs and under different circumstances. So I asked it a few questions.

Storytelling is an essential aspect of #ContentCreation that helps organizations connect with audiences and bring their mission to life. Stories are at the heart of using narrative to communicate ideas, information and values, and in content creation, they're used to engage audiences in meaningful ways.

#EmotionalIntelligence is the secret sauce that brings your messages to life. It's the ingredient that makes people stop and pay attention, that makes them remember your brand, that compels them to take action.

It's mind blowing to think that AI is here. Right now. For anyone and everyone to use. In any way they choose. And every day, every moment, it's the stupidest version of itself, learning and getting better all the time - just like an actual person. I'm in awe of what it can do already, and apparently, what it can do is nothing compared to what it will be able to do when ChatGPT 4 launches. 

I didn't anticipate the added benefits of volunteering that I've carried with me into my personal and professional lives. These skills have made me a better coworker and a stronger asset to my workplace.

I spent four years working in a school setting as a Communications professional. Part of my job was to photograph children as they moved through their school day as a way of sharing their journey with families. It was one of the best parts of my job, but it took me some time to master the most effective techniques in capturing images that tell a story.