Using Commercial AI: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, DeepSeek, GLM

Using Commercial AI: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, DeepSeek, GLM

Hands-on training to master the main conversational AI tools available to the public. Goal: know how to ask the right questions, get relevant answers, and understand each tool’s strengths and limits.

Tools covered

• ChatGPT (OpenAI): GPT-4, GPT-4o, free models, API, extensions

• Perplexity: search + AI, cited sources, ideal for research

• Claude (Anthropic): long reasoning, document analysis, ethics

• DeepSeek: cost-effective alternative, strong on code and reasoning

• GLM (Zhipu / China): multilingual models, extended context

Training content

• Prompt writing: structure, context, examples (few-shot), iteration

• Best practices: accuracy, source verification, privacy

• Use cases: writing, summarization, translation, code, document research

• Comparison: when to use which tool, costs, limitations (hallucinations, cutoff date)

• Security and privacy: what not to share, GDPR

Audience

Beginners or occasional users who want to be more effective. No technical prerequisites.