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I used ChatGPT to build a free PDF editor because I didn't trust it to change my files - it's glorious

The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely.

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A user utilized ChatGPT to create a free PDF editor, driven by a lack of trust in the AI's ability to handle their files directly. This approach allowed the user to leverage the AI's capabilities while maintaining control over their data.

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