{"id":5424,"date":"2026-03-27T10:08:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=180110"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:08:12","slug":"ai-in-the-workplace-why-chatgpt-generates-language-not-truth-and-why-core-skills-still-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/ai-in-the-workplace-why-chatgpt-generates-language-not-truth-and-why-core-skills-still-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"AI in the Workplace: Why ChatGPT Generates Language \u2013 Not Truth, and Why Core Skills Still Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Durban, March 27, South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n

As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become widely used in the workplace, a critical gap is emerging: professionals are relying on AI outputs without the core skills needed to verify them.<\/p>\n

According to Arnold Muscat, Director of College Africa Group (CAG), the misconception is clear.<\/p>\n

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\u201cChatGPT generates language \u2014 not truth.<\/strong> It produces confident, professional responses, but it does not guarantee accuracy. And importantly, AI does not replace core business skills like Excel, data analysis, or critical thinking.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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<\/span>The Real Risk in the Workplace<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

AI tools are increasingly used to:<\/p>\n