Can you use Chat GPT as a data analyst?

The answer to this question is yes, but you need to be cautious about using Chat GPT on the job (and even while learning analytics) for the following reasons.

1. Chat GPT gets things wrong. A lot.

If you use Chat GPT to write code, you better know that coding language extremely well, because you gotta be able to fact check and alter the response you get from Chat GPT.

For this reason, I would recommend staying away from Chat GPT when you’re learning SQL, Python, etc so you thoroughly learn the code without becoming dependent on AI.

2. You absolutely CANNOT paste company data into Chat GPT

As data analysts we work with highly confidential data that we must exercise great caution to protect.

For this reason, no matter how secure Chat GPT says it is, you must never paste company data into the application.

3. Some companies and bosses may not allow the use of Chat GPT

This is a reality in the world of tech and data since the avalanche of AI tools and features over the last couple years.

I’ve heard of some companies that block Chat GPT altogether, and some managers who advise against using it out of fears for security and other reasons.

Given all three of these reasons, feel free to play around with Chat GPT and AI and learn about them, but don’t become overly dependent on these tools.