Deep-dive: Optimizing prompts for AI Actions

Fundamentals

Deep-dive: Optimizing prompts for AI Actions

Practical examples to generate desired responses

This guide demonstrates the process of optimizing a prompt for AI Actions feature. By following this real-world example, you’ll learn how to craft effective prompts to extract valuable insights from your curated articles.

What you’ll learn

Before diving into the details, here are the key insights you’ll gain from this guide:

  • Setting a goal and working backward from the expected result leads to effective prompts.
  • Iterative refinement is crucial for improving prompt performance.
  • Being specific in our requests avoids confusing the AI due to ambiguity.
  • Allowing the AI some flexibility can lead to richer, more insightful responses.
  • Clear instructions are essential, especially when asking the AI to make inferences or assessments.
  • Testing the prompt on various articles helps ensure its robustness and effectiveness across different contexts.

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