“Who uses ChatGPT often?” Janik, Sonali, and Faritsa asked the group that had gathered for their workshop at Plan Einstein. We were surprised by how many hands went up!

And it’s not surprising, really, because if you’re new to the Netherlands, don’t speak the language, and don’t know exactly how things work here, ChatGPT often knows the answer (in your own language!).

The Integration Assistant team explored this further in two workshops. What can AI be used for? How can it support you in your daily life? But also: what should you be careful about?

ChatGPT can help promote autonomy and independence among asylum seekers and status holders who are building their lives in the Netherlands. In the first session, we looked at translating and understanding letters from the municipality or the tax authorities, documents that are often difficult for newcomers to interpret. In the second workshop, we focused on using AI to find suitable job vacancies, create a CV, and apply for jobs.

Thank you for these informative and useful workshops, Sonali, Janik, and Faritsa!