In Episode 9 of aiGED, Ginny Deerin gets organized—with a little help from her favorite new ChatGPT feature: Projects. If you’ve ever felt like your chats, notes, or ideas are scattered everywhere, this episode shows how to pull them together into one calm, creative workspace.

 Ginny explains how Projects work, why “Instructions” make each one feel personal, and how she’s using them for everything from planning a family trip to Tuscany to keeping her Charleston garden on track. Plus, she explores the rise of AI in health care and social media—what’s helpful, what’s risky, and how parents can guide their teens’ use of AI on Instagram.

 Finally, Ginny introduces a brand-new Project of her own—Lose Weight—and discovers how ChatGPT can serve as a kind, no-nonsense coach. Whether you want to plan, learn, or stay accountable, this episode will show you how Projects can turn your chats into something that actually grows with you.

SHOW NOTES

 AI in the News

 Headline #1: The new Dr. Google is in — The Washington Post, Oct 2025

Dr. Leana S. Wen explains how Americans are using AI chatbots to better understand their health. AI can translate medical jargon and help prepare for doctor visits—but it can also sound confident while being wrong. Her bottom line: use AI to complement, not replace, your doctor.

Headline #2: Instagram adds parental controls for teen AI chatbots — The New York Times, Oct 2025

Instagram will soon let parents block certain AI “characters” and receive summaries of their kids’ chats, limiting risky topics like self-harm and romance while encouraging age-appropriate ones such as hobbies and school. A step toward balancing curiosity with mental-health safety.

Main Topic

• What ChatGPT Projects are and how to start one
• How to set Instructions so GPT “knows” your style, goals, location, etc.
• Real-life examples: planning a Tuscany trip, organizing garden ideas, tracking recipes, and family projects
• Current limitations (no sections or pinned chats — yet) and easy workarounds
• How Projects make ChatGPT feel more personal, practical, and genuinely helpful

Homework

Create one simple Project this week.

Give it a friendly name—maybe My Fall Ideas or Soups for Winter—add short instructions, ask one question, upload one note or photo.

Then come back in a few days and add something new. Notice how it feels when ChatGPT picks up right where you left off.

Recommendation

Use GPT as a Coach

Ginny shares her new Lose Weight Project and how AI can serve as a supportive coach. Other ideas: a sleep coach, garden coach, gratitude coach, or even a “learn-something-new” coach.

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