Can you use AI to …?

Wondering if AI is right for the job in front of you? Pick a question below, or search for your own. You get a straight verdict, then the how and the risks.

Yes Yes, you can.
Yes, with care Yes, but there are rules or risks to handle.
It depends It depends on your situation.
No No, or not in a way you should rely on.

Work and careers

Job applications, workplace tasks and what employers allow.

Can you use AI to write a cover letter?Verdict: Yes, with careYes, with care. AI is a good drafting and editing aid, as long as every claim in the letter is true, it reads as you, and you follow the employer's own rules on AI.
Can you use AI to apply for jobs?Verdict: Yes, with careYes, with care. The Civil Service and NHS bodies allow AI for research, structure and proofreading. Inventing experience, pasting in generic answers or using AI in tests is not allowed.
Can you use AI to write my CV?Verdict: Yes, with careYes, with care. AI is good at structure, wording and tailoring a CV to an advert, but every job, date, qualification and achievement must be real and checked by you.
Can you use AI to answer interview questions?Verdict: NoNo, not during a live or recorded interview or an online test unless the employer says you can. Using AI to prepare beforehand is fine, and many employers encourage it.
Can you use AI to take meeting minutes?Verdict: Yes, with careYes, with care. AI transcripts and summaries make a fast first draft of minutes, but people must be told they're being recorded and why, and a person should check the minutes.

Writing

Emails, essays, posts and anything with words in it.

Running a business

Marketing, customers, websites and day-to-day admin.

Money and tax

Budgets, tax returns, investing and financial decisions.

Study and education

Coursework, revision and what schools and universities permit.

Creative work

Images, logos, music, video and design.

Law and rights

Everyday life

Health questions, travel, home and personal admin.