INFOGRAPHIC

What is an AI assistant?

AI assistants have emerged as pivotal tools in the professional landscape. These tools are not just software but professional-grade partners capable of managing workflows, analyzing data, and drafting documents with precision. With the potential to radically transform how organizations operate and achieve, AI assistants are quickly becoming indispensable in enhancing productivity by understanding natural language and advanced task management. This infographic serves as a beginner’s guide to AI assistants, uncovering common skills, what to look for in an AI assistant for your work, and more.

Download PDF

What is an AI assistant?

Now is the time to understand this generational technology. An AI assistant uses generative AI (GenAI) to perform a broad array of professional tasks.

An AI assistant:

Delivers professional-grade quality

Reads, analyzes, and writes

Handles entire workflows

It can:

Produce higher-quality results in a fraction of the time

Free professionals for strategic work machines cannot do

Transform how organizations operate and what they accomplish

Common AI assistant skills:

Perform research

Answer questions and make recommendations

Summarize specialized information in everyday language

Pinpoint key data within large document collections

Jumpstart document drafting

Three things to look for in an AI assistant:

Handles workflows, not just a series of isolated tasks

Comes with in-depth, ongoing training and support

Uses verified information and continues to gain professional-grade skills

“We believe that within five years, all professionals will have a GenAI assistant, functioning as a team member, handling complex tasks with natural language understanding, and underscoring the growing positive outlook on AI’s impact on work.”

- Thomson Reuters view, Future of Professionals Report

Learn more about CoCounsel, a trusted AI assistant for every step of your day