Prompting: How to Talk to AI & Get Better Results

This recap was written from the class video. Watch it above or on YouTube.

What the class covered

This class explained how to talk to AI effectively by using a simple four-step process: role, task, context, and format. Dr. Tanimawo emphasized that AI should be treated like a helpful friend and that giving clear and detailed instructions leads to better results. The class also introduced the concept of prompting and why it is important to be specific when asking AI for help.

Key takeaways

• Treat AI like a friend or helpful brother when talking to it.
• Use the four-step process: role, task, context, and format to guide AI.
• Be specific and detailed in your prompts to get better answers.
• Prompting is how you talk to AI and it affects the quality of the response.
• You can ask AI to act as an expert in a certain role to get specialized help.
• Weak prompts are vague and lead to poor results; strong prompts are detailed and clear.

Prompts to try

Act as a marketing expert. Write five Instagram captions for my small bakery in Abuja. Format: short, fun, with emojis.

AI, I want you to behave like a doctor.

AI, I want you to behave like an engineer who has 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering.

As a resume expert with over 50 years of experience, help me write a great resume.

Test yourself