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5 ways people are secretly using ChatGPT at work

MC Tech Desk | July 15, 2025 / 16:20 IST
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Writing emails that sound smart but casual
One of the most common ways people use ChatGPT is for drafting work emails. Whether it’s replying to a tricky client or asking the boss for a day off, ChatGPT can quickly turn awkward thoughts into polite, professional messages. People simply copy-paste the reply, tweak a word or two, and hit send.
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Creating powerpoint presentations in half the time
People are quietly using ChatGPT to make presentations easier. From summarising topics to writing bullet points, AI saves a lot of time. Some even ask ChatGPT to suggest funny icebreakers or catchy titles for slides. With AI handling the hard part, employees can focus on styling the slides to impress.
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Preparing for meetings like a pro
A lot of employees secretly ask ChatGPT to help prepare for meetings. Whether it’s drafting talking points, preparing summaries, or thinking of questions to ask, ChatGPT helps people sound more informed. Some even use it to draft follow-up emails after meetings, so they appear more organised and on top of things.
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Avoiding awkward small talk with AI suggestions
Not everyone is good at workplace small talk. Some people ask ChatGPT for casual conversation starters or ways to politely exit awkward conversations. A quick prompt like “how to casually talk about the weekend” gives helpful tips, making social interactions at work a little smoother without anyone knowing where the help came from.
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Speeding up boring reports and documents
ChatGPT is a lifesaver when it comes to writing routine reports, summaries, or policy drafts. Employees feed it basic details and get back polished drafts they can tweak and submit. It saves hours of typing and helps meet tight deadlines, especially for those who don’t enjoy writing long documents.

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