AI-Driven Project Management

CHAPTER 18Realizing ChatGPT's Limitations for Project Management

ChatGPT, like any advanced technology, has its limitations, and they are important to realize for effective and responsible use. Table 18.1 summarizes ChatGPT's key limitations with regard to project management, robust model training, and correct prompt engineering.

Table 18.1: ChatGPT Limitations and Effect on Project Management

#	LIMITATION	DESCRIPTION	EXAMPLE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1	Performance issues on low-end systems	Users with less powerful computers may experience decreased accuracy and slower response times.	For project managers using low-end systems, slower responses can hinder timely decision making.
2	Outdated information	ChatGPT's training data is not updated in real time, so it may lack current information.	Using outdated data can result in planning based on obsolete trends or market research.
3	Grammatical errors and typos	Although generally reliable, ChatGPT can still make grammatical mistakes or typos, especially in complex or technical texts.	Grammatical errors in project documentation or communication can affect professionalism and clarity.
4	API costs	Using the OpenAI ChatGPT API incurs separate costs, which can become substantial.	A project's budget constraints might limit API use for extensive data analysis or interaction.
5	Issues with word and character counts	The model can inaccurately estimate or understand character and word counts.	Incorrect word counts can affect ...