ChatGPT - Basics of prompting with conversational AI Tutorial

Discover the importance of the prompt in conversational artificial intelligence. Learn how to write an effective prompt following the context-form-example-personality-tone model. Don't miss this tutorial on the basics of prompting in conversational AI!

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Objectifs :

This tutorial aims to educate viewers on the significance of crafting effective prompts in artificial intelligence, detailing the essential components that contribute to a well-structured prompt.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Prompts in AI
Welcome to this tutorial about the importance of prompts in the context of artificial intelligence. Understanding what a prompt is and how to craft a good one is crucial for effective AI interaction.
The Prompt Crafting Model
We will utilize a model consisting of several key components to write our prompts: tasks, context, format, example, personality, and tone.
Tasks
Tasks represent the specific action we want the AI to perform. It is essential that these tasks are clear and not vague or open to interpretation.
Context
Context includes the information necessary for the AI to provide a personalized and suitable response for our situation. This helps the AI understand the background of the request.
Format
The format indicates what kind of output we expect from the AI. Whether it is an article, an email, or another type of document, the AI will adapt its response accordingly.
Example
Providing an example illustrates what we expect in terms of form, structure, or outline. This can significantly enhance the quality of the AI's output.
Personality
Personality refers to the stance the AI should take. It can be an expert on the subject or someone discovering the topic. The AI can even adopt the persona of well-known individuals.
Tone
Tone defines how the AI will present the information. It can be formal, humorous, or any other style that suits the context. Choosing the right tone is crucial for effective communication.
Practical Example
For instance, if you need to write a meeting report about Project X in your IT company, the task is to create a report that is a maximum of two pages, intended for printing. The report should follow a specific outline.
Personality and Tone in the Example
In this case, you would be a project manager with 10 years of experience, and the tone should be formal yet light, suitable for internal distribution among colleagues.
Evolving Your Prompts
It is important to evolve your prompts over time. Using a similar prompt consistently allows for more satisfactory and reproducible results.
Conclusion and Future Exploration
In upcoming videos, we will explore each point of the model in detail to achieve better prompts, enhancing our interaction with AI.

FAQ :

What is the importance of prompts in AI?

Prompts are crucial in AI as they guide the system on what action to perform and help ensure that the responses are relevant and accurate.

How do I create an effective prompt?

To create an effective prompt, clearly define the task, provide context, specify the desired format, give examples, and determine the appropriate personality and tone for the AI's response.

What should I include in the context of a prompt?

The context should include relevant background information that helps the AI understand the situation and tailor its response accordingly.

Can I use the same prompt multiple times?

Yes, using a similar prompt consistently can lead to more satisfactory and reproducible results, but it's important to evolve your prompts over time for better outcomes.

What are some examples of different tones I can use?

Tones can vary widely; for instance, you might choose a formal tone for business communications or a humorous tone for casual interactions. The choice depends on the audience and purpose of the communication.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Writing a Meeting Report

In a professional setting, you can use prompts to instruct the AI to generate a meeting report. For example, you might specify that the report should be two pages long, formatted for printing, and written in a formal yet light tone suitable for internal distribution among colleagues.

Creating Marketing Content

Marketers can use prompts to generate engaging content for social media. By providing context about the target audience and specifying a casual tone, the AI can create posts that resonate with users and drive engagement.

Drafting Technical Documentation

In IT, prompts can be used to create technical documentation. By defining the task, providing detailed context, and specifying a formal tone, the AI can produce clear and concise documents that meet industry standards.

Generating Customer Support Responses

Customer support teams can utilize prompts to generate responses to common inquiries. By setting the tone to be friendly and helpful, the AI can assist in providing consistent and effective customer service.

Developing Training Materials

Educators can use prompts to create training materials. By outlining the desired format and providing examples, the AI can help develop comprehensive resources that enhance learning experiences.

Glossaire :

Prompt

A prompt is a specific instruction or input given to an artificial intelligence (AI) system to elicit a desired response or action.

Context

The background information or circumstances surrounding a prompt that helps the AI understand the situation and provide a relevant response.

Format

The expected structure or type of output from the AI, such as an article, email, or report.

Example

A specific illustration or model of what is expected in terms of form, structure, or outline in the AI's response.

Personality

The stance or character the AI should adopt when responding, which can range from expert to casual.

Tone

The manner in which the AI presents information, which can be formal, humorous, or any other style appropriate for the context.

Task

The specific action or request that the AI is expected to perform based on the prompt.

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everyone and welcome to this tutorial about the importance

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of prompts in the context of artificial intelligence.

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Now that we all know what a prompt is,

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it's crucial to understand how to craft a good one

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to do this. We will use the following model in writing our prompts

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tasks,

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context

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format

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example,

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personality,

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tone

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tasks represent the action. We want the A I to perform precisely.

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It should not be vague or open to interpretation.

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Context includes the information.

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The A I should have to provide

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a personalized and suitable response for our situation

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format. Tells the A I, what kind of output we expect?

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Is it an article, an email?

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The A I will adapt the format and length accordingly.

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Example illustrates what we expect in terms of form structure or outline,

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providing an example can drastically improve the A I's output.

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Personality refers to the stance the A I should take. Is it an expert on the subject?

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Is it discovering the topic?

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The A I can even adopt the persona of well known individuals

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tone defines how the A I will present the information. Should it be formal?

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Should it be humorous?

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There are many tones that can be used.

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Let's take an example,

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you need to write a meeting report

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task about project X that we are implementing in our it company. Y.

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What context

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the report should be a maximum of two pages intended to be printed format

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and should follow this outline

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example.

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You are a project manager with 10 years of experience who has written many reports.

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Personality.

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The tone should be formal yet

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light suitable for internal distribution among colleagues

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tone,

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I use a one note notebook to store the prompts. I use regularly.

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It's important to evolve your prompts over time.

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Also having a similar prompt each time

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allows for more satisfactory and reproducible results

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in the upcoming videos,

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we will explore each point of the model in detail to achieve better prompts.

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