What is text-to-text Generative AI?
Text Generative AI can be used for various purposes, including:
- Understanding text
- Content creation
- Code debugging
- Education
- Research
- Translation
- Virtual assistance
- And much more!
The process of providing input to Generative AIs is known as AI Prompt Writing or AI Prompt Engineering.
General Rules for Prompt Writing
When crafting prompts for text-to-text Generative AIs, the rules may vary depending on the platform, but here are some general guidelines:
- Start simple: Begin with a straightforward prompt and gradually build upon it.
- Call to Action: Use action words like “Write,” “Create,” or “Summarize” to start the prompt, instead of asking “Can you.”
- Add Context: Provide specific and relevant context to guide the task you’re requesting.
- Set Expectations: Clearly define what you expect in the response, such as length and key elements to include.
Example
Using the following prompt:
Create a list of 10 fun and inexpensive toy gifts to programmers based on the following criteria:
– It should be useful
– It should be silly
– It should spark creativity |
A response generated by an AI (such as ChatGPT) might be:
