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New Delhi: If anyone who is associated with content creation has not heard about ChatGPT and its alter egos like Google’s Bard or Microsoft’s Bing Chat; he or she must be an alien.
AI writing tools have revolutionised the content creation process. Tools like ChatGPT can create quality content for you in seconds or minutes based on your prompts.
But, to get the best results from AI writing tools, one needs to master the ‘Art of Prompting’.
The maths is simple: Good Prompt = Good Response; Bad Prompt = Bad Response.
In fact, since the ChatGPT era is new, so getting the desired content from AI writing tools is also an alien subject for most of the people.
There are many Prompt Engineers who have shared their valuable insights about prompting, but we decided to ask ChatGPT: What are the secrets to crafting best prompts?
And, like an intelligent student, it provided the secrets. After analyzing the response, we decided to publish it.
Following is the verbatim response by ChatGPT:
“Crafting effective prompts is crucial to elicit the desired response from AI models. Here are some secrets to crafting the best prompts:
BE CLEAR AND CONCISE
Clearly state your request in a concise manner. Avoid ambiguity or vagueness. The AI model needs to understand your prompt accurately to generate relevant output.
SPECIFY THE TASK OR OBJECTIVE
Clearly define the task or objective you want the AI to assist you with. Whether it’s writing a story, summarizing information, or answering a specific question, provide a clear direction to the AI.
PROVIDE CONTEXT
Give the AI model the necessary context to generate accurate and relevant responses. Include relevant background information, relevant details, or any specific requirements that may guide the AI’s response.
USE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Be specific in your instructions to guide the AI’s output. Specify the format, style, or tone you want the AI to adopt. You can also ask the AI to consider certain factors, viewpoints, or constraints while generating the response.
BREAK DOWN COMPLEX REQUESTS
If you have a complex request, break it down into smaller, more manageable parts. This helps the AI model focus on each component and generate more accurate responses. You can also ask the AI to tackle each part separately.
INCLUDE EXAMPLES OR SEED CONTENT
If you have specific examples or seed content that you want the AI to follow, include them in your prompt. AI models can learn from examples and generate responses that align with the provided samples.
EXPERIMENT AND ITERATE
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different prompts and variations. AI models can be sensitive to slight changes in phrasing, so try different approaches to see what works best. Iterate and refine your prompts based on the results you receive.
REVIEW AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK
After receiving the AI’s response, review it carefully. Provide feedback on areas that need improvement or clarification. Many AI platforms have feedback mechanisms that allow you to rate and guide the AI’s performance. Your feedback helps the model improve over time.”
ChatGPT concludes its response by saying: “Remember that while AI models can be powerful tools, they are not perfect. It’s important to review and revise the generated content, as well as use your own judgment and expertise to ensure the final output meets your standards. (PW Desk)
