AI Prompt Engineering, with Rob MacLachlan
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So principle number one, you don't say "I am a business manager writing a proposal", but "You are a business manager writing a proposal, and you're an expert in . . ."
You tell AI who THEY are. And the more detailed output you want, the more detailed the role would be. There are lots of examples. Let's say, in your case, about show notes . . . you might say, "You're an expert podcaster". The more detailed you are, the better.
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[2:29] Four basic components of a prompt, emphasizing the importance of phrasing and defining roles for better AI results.
[3:09] Story about introducing prompt engineering to a university
student, highlighting how telling AI "you are the expert" changes the
output.
[4:34] Instructing AI as an expert in the task, which improves outcomes.
[4:50] Creating detailed prompts, adding psychographics and precision to
refine AI outputs.
[6:31] Expertise in crafting "mega prompts" and consulting
services.
[7:01] Defining mega prompts, breaking down their structure and how to
manage large-scale AI outputs.
[9:34] Tailoring AI instructions and correcting formatting to fit
specific needs.
[10:03] How AI learns within a thread to adapt based on prior
instructions and adjustments.
[10:16] Preferred AI tools, including Perplexity AI and ChatGPT, for
citations and context generation.
[10:32] Focus on accuracy and evidence-based AI outputs, sharing tools
like Scholar GPT and Gemini.
[11:05] Confidentiality in AI tools and strategies for improving
AI-generated results over time.
[12:23] Coherence, cohesion, and logical sequencing in refining
AI-generated content.
[13:03] Uploading text examples to help AI match writing voice, syntax,
and vocabulary for consistent outputs.
[14:03] Strategies for instructing AI in maintaining voice, tone, and
lexical style based on examples.
[14:59] Case studies of consulting with businesses to transform
processes, including building custom bots.
[16:02] AI’s role in streamlining internal communication and proposal
generation.
[16:56] Training AI to generate high-quality content and how businesses
can benefit from this process.
[18:21] How AI can boost productivity by automating repetitive tasks and
improving accuracy.
[19:09] Importance of continuously testing and refining prompts to
achieve optimal AI performance.
[19:44] Potential of AI to revolutionize industries like marketing,
education, and healthcare.
[20:18] Preparing businesses to leverage AI tools effectively.
[21:05] Practical advice for businesses looking to implement AI tools.
ABOUT ROB MACLACHLAN, AI Prompt Engineering Expert
Actualise AI: https://actualiseai.com.au/
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/rob-maclachlan-5799b613
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