Getting Started with ChatGPT: A Practical First Week
Set up ChatGPT from OpenAI, learn its main features such as custom instructions, memory and custom GPTs, and build useful habits in your first week.
ChatGPT is OpenAI's AI assistant, available on the web and in mobile and desktop apps. It handles writing, analysis, learning and coding, and can often work with files, images and voice. This guide gives you a simple plan for the first week and points out the settings worth checking. Features and plan details change often, so confirm specifics in the app and OpenAI's help center.
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