This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/youre-using-generative-ai-wrong-stop-cracking-nuts-with-a-sledge-hammer. Generative AI is misunderstood as a sentient tool that is capable of expert output. Check more stories related to machine-learning at: https://hackernoon.com/c/machine-learning. You can also check exclusive content about #generative-ai, #agi, #ai-adoption, #future-of-ai, #future-of-work, #ai-in-business, #real-world-applications-of-ai, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @tyingshoelaces. Learn more about this writer by checking @tyingshoelaces's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The trough of disillusionment is upon us. Almost everyone is using Generative AI in the wrong way. Intelligence is not a synonym or equal to competence. AGI does not equal expertise, repeat after me. There is no deep understanding of problems, simply prediction of what might happen.