HBR IdeaCast How to Build an AI Assistant for Any Challenge
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Jul 8, 2025 Explore the untapped potential of AI beyond mere search functions. Alexandra Samuel discusses how to create AI assistants that enhance productivity and decision-making. Learn about the importance of tailoring AI interactions, training strategies, and data security. Discover how custom AI can assist in personal growth and professional tasks, while emphasizing the need for relational dynamics in technology. Embrace AI as a co-creator for a more efficient and innovative work environment.
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AI Assistants Save Time
- AI assistants hold context and preloaded instructions tailored to your work.
- They save time by avoiding repeated prompt drafting and refining for every session.
Start AI Assistant From Good Sessions
- Start building your AI assistant by capturing what worked well in your best AI sessions.
- Convert your session into bulleted instructions and load it into a custom AI to automate your workflow.
Plumbing AI Assistant Example
- Alexandra built a plumbing AI assistant loaded with hot water heater manuals and piping specifications.
- It helps save time onsite by providing quick access to technical info without googling.
