Prompt engineering plays a crucial role in maximising the potential of Generative AI, particularly where Large Language Models such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini are concerned.

The basics

In the context of Generative AI tools, prompts refer to the instructions or discussion topics that you enter into AI to generate a response. Prompts usually take the form of a question, statement, or a stimulus that you enter in natural language. Prompt engineering is a skilful art, and to be highly effective and achieve the outputs you are looking for, you will need to think before you type.

What makes a good prompt?

When using Generative AI, the better the prompts you enter, the better the results you'll get. The specificity and clarity of the questions, statements and requests that you enter into AI are a big influence on the quality of outputs you receive. An effective prompt not only sets the subject the AI should respond to, but also provides clear instructions on how to guide the AI.

Creating effective prompts can be a challenging task! Take a look at the video below to find out more, before moving on to the next page to explore the structure of an effective prompt.