A November 2023 survey published by Business.com of 2,000 US workers found that 57% of them had tried ChatGPT and 16% of them are using it regularly at work. A different study by Data from Cyberhaven found that 8.6% of employees had pasted company data into ChatGPT. These simple statistics identify a more deeply-rooted concern—the speed of doing business, coupled with today’s information-sharing mentality, suggest the need for some thoughtfully updated guidelines about business analysis and communications.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review Common Uses of Artificial Intelligence Tools among Design and Construction Professionals.
2. Consider Risks and Benefits of Incorporating AI Tools into Writing and Refining Emails, Letters, and Reports.
3. Evaluate these Risks and Benefits alongside Fundamental Risk Management Advice for Design Professionals.
4. Outline Common Sense Guidelines for Business Analysis and Communications in 2024.

Credits: 1 AIA LU