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Unlocking the Power of AI
Lately, I’ve noticed my increasing reliance on chatting with machines. Whether it’s buying sneakers online, talking to a chatbot re a book I’m interested in or even asking Siri about today’s forecast, I am depending on this interaction more and more. This has led me to a captivating discovery of a new concept, idea, and future excitement. Prompt Engineering. If that’s got you a bit interested, read on.
Prompt Engineering — what is it anyway?
Picture this: You’re on vacation, trying to order your favorite dessert in a place where no one speaks your language. You’d play a bit of charades, pick a few words you know, and hope for the best, right? Prompt Engineering is kind of like that — but for computers. It’s all about asking AI, like ChatGPT, questions in a way they “get” and give us the answers we’re looking for. Ever noticed how sometimes, just rephrasing a question a bit can get you a way better answer? That’s prompt engineering magic at work!
Why Should We Care?
As we’re letting AIs handle more stuff, from helping us shop online to even assisting doctors, they’re getting smarter and, well, more complicated. That means there’s a ton of ways they could answer our questions. But with a bit of…