"ChatGPT Wrote It, But Did You Read It?\u00a0\u00a0"

" ChatGPT Wrote It, But Did You Read It?\u00a0\u00a0 \r\n\r\n \u00a0 J oseph Osapah Mankoe Jnr, a seasoned IT professional with over a decade experience, serves as the substantive Head of IT at Merban Capital LTD. He has successfully spearheaded strategic initiatives, including IT infrastructure upgrades, advanced cybersecurity implementations, and seamless office relocations. With expertise spanning IT governance, digital forensics, disaster recovery, and process automation, Joseph ensures resilience and efficiency in technology-driven operations. Joseph holds an MSc in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity from GIMPA and a BSc in Information Technology from BlueCrest College, complemented by certifications in Cyber Defense Strategies and IT Leadership. \r\n\r\n The modern worker\u2019s quiet helper called AI \r\n\r\n These days, AI tools like ChatGPT, QuillBot, and GrammarlyGO are quietly helping us get through our work.\u00a0 Reports, emails, memos. They\u2019ve become part of the process. \r\n\r\n That\u2019s not the issue. \r\n\r\n The issue is when people let AI do everything. \r\n No edits. No second look. Just copy, paste, and send. \r\n\r\n \r\n And even worse, some do read what AI gives them but only to admire how polished it sounds. \r\n They\u2019re not reading to understand. They\u2019re reading to feel clever. \r\n\r\n That\u2019s not being productive. That\u2019s skipping the work. \r\n\r\n A Quick Story from My Desk \r\n\r\n I got a memo some days ago. Looked good. Clean grammar. Smooth structure. Sounded like something from a professional writer. \r\n\r\n But I also knew the person who sent it. And I knew it didn\u2019t sound like him. \r\n\r\n It turned out to be an AI draft, sent without edits or a second read. Though it looked professional, it missed the key message entirely. \r\n\r\n Another time, someone prepared slides for leadership using AI. The slides looked tidy and sharp. But when questions came up, he struggled to explain the ideas. \r\n\r\n Not because he wasn\u2019t capable, but because he hadn\u2019t taken time to engage with the content deeply. \r\n\r\n The work made it to the boardroom. But sadly, he didn\u2019t get the chance to truly show his own understanding. \r\n\r\n It Sounds Good, But Is It Useful? \r\n\r\n AI can make anything look polished. But don\u2019t let clean writing fool you: \r\n \r\n \t The meaning might be lost or unclear. \r\n \t People start to wonder: \u201cDid this person even understand what they sent?\u201d \r\n \r\n Here\u2019s the truth: AI will confidently rewrite whatever you give it even if your input is off. It will sound right, even when it\u2019s wrong. \r\n\r\n That\u2019s why it\u2019s your job to guide it. Edit the tone. Clarify the message. Own the work. \r\n\r\n It\u2019s Not Always Laziness \u2014 Sometimes It\u2019s Fear \r\n\r\n Many people don\u2019t over-rely on AI because they\u2019re lazy. Often, they\u2019re scared: \r\n \r\n \t Scared of writing poorly. \r\n \t Scared of looking unprofessional. \r\n \t Scared of making mistakes in front of managers or peers. \r\n \r\n And especially for junior staff, that fear is real. They want to do well. They want to sound sharp. So, if AI can make something \u201clook right,\u201d they just send it. \r\n\r\n But when no one pauses to help them understand what the tool has produced, when no one teaches them to think and write for themselves, they stay stuck. Their voice never develops. Their confidence doesn\u2019t grow. \r\n\r\n So, leaders: instead of just saying \u201cDon\u2019t rely on AI,\u201d ask, \r\n \u201cDo you understand what this says?\u201d \r\n \u201cDoes this sound like you?\u201d \r\n\r\n That\u2019s where mentorship begins. \r\n\r\n How to Use AI the Right Way \r\n\r\n There\u2019s a difference between using AI wisely and just taking shortcuts. \r\n\r\n Unhelpful Use: \r\n \r\n \t Copy and paste the AI response. \r\n \t Hit send without thinking. \r\n \t Hope it lands well. \r\n \r\n Helpful Use: \r\n \r\n \t Use AI as a start, not the finish. \r\n \t Edit 30\u201340% based on your real understanding. \r\n \t Ask: \u201cWould I actually say this in a meeting?\u201d \r\n \r\n So, Who\u2019s Responsible? \r\n\r\n Companies have a role: \r\n \r\n \t Set clear boundaries for where AI helps and where it doesn\u2019t. \r\n \t Offer simple training, not just on how to use it, but when and why . \r\n \r\n Employees have a role too: \r\n \r\n \t Learn what the tool can and cannot do. \r\n \t Always review and personalize the draft. \r\n \t If your name is on it, make sure your mind is behind it too. \r\n \r\n This is a shared responsibility. \r\n Companies must teach. \r\n People must think. \r\n\r\n To Stay Relevant in the AI Era, Remember This: \r\n \r\n \t Understand your tool. Don\u2019t just use AI, know how it works. \r\n \t Own your message. Don\u2019t just sound smart, think and be smart. \r\n \t Think about your reader. Is this clear and helpful? \r\n \t Strengthen people skills. AI can\u2019t replace trust, presence, or warmth. \r\n \t Keep your voice. Don\u2019t lose your natural tone, that\u2019s your edge. \r\n \t Check for real value: \r\n \r\n \t Did I bring clarity or insight? \r\n \t Would I trust this if someone sent it to me? \r\n \t Could I explain this confidently without a screen in front of me? \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Final Thought \r\n\r\n AI is a tool, a helpful one. But it can\u2019t take the place of understanding, voice, or presence. \r\n\r\n Use it well, but let your mind lead and your voice be heard. That\u2019s what keeps you useful in this new world of work. \r\n\r\n "

"ChatGPT Wrote It, But Did You Read It?\u00a0\u00a0"

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