Perfect AI Prompts – The Lazy Way
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Detailed Instructions from YouTube Video Transcript
Perfect Prompt Explanation
- A perfect prompt is about being specific and providing all the necessary details to get the desired response from AI.
- For simple tasks, the prompt might be simple and straightforward.
- For complex tasks, prompts need to be detailed and well-crafted.
Crafting Perfect Prompts
- The process involves understanding desired outcomes and using advanced prompting techniques.
- A prompting framework can be used, as discussed in a previous video.
Lazy Method for Complex Prompts
- Large language models are better at prompting themselves than humans.
- The lazy method involves asking the AI to create a meta prompt.
- The prompt structure includes:
- Declaring the AI as an expert prompt engineer.
- Providing a framework for the AI to build the prompt.
- Including important notes for the AI to follow.
- Leaving space to insert the specific task for the prompt.
Critical Step for Lazy Method
- After creating the meta prompt, copy it and start a new chat with the AI.
- Continuing in the same chat can confuse the AI.
Examples of Using the Lazy Method
Simple Task Example
- Task: Write the last letter of each word in a sentence.
- AI initially fails to provide the correct output.
- Using the lazy method, the AI is prompted to create a prompt for the task.
- The new prompt is used in a fresh chat, and the AI successfully completes the task.
Real-World Example
- Task: Extract interview questions and timestamps from a YouTube video transcript.
- AI initially fails to provide accurate timestamps.
- Using the lazy method, the AI is prompted to create a prompt for the task.
- The new prompt is used in a fresh chat, and the AI successfully extracts accurate questions and timestamps.
Image Model Example with Focus
- Focus is an image generator that has the lazy method built-in.
- Example with Focus V2 disabled: Basic prompt results in subpar images.
- Example with Focus V2 enabled (lazy method): AI adds extra details to the prompt, resulting in better images.
Additional Resources
- For a deeper dive on Focus, check out the video at http://youtube.com/watch?v=EaAK311L3yU.
Tips
- Always start a new chat after creating a meta prompt.
- Use the lazy method to save time and improve results with AI tasks.
- Adjust the specific task part of the meta prompt according to your needs before starting a new chat.