AI prompt engineering is the process of crafting inputs, known as prompts, to guide artificial intelligence models, particularly language models like GPT-4, to produce specific and high-quality outputs. It involves strategies and tactics to improve the interaction with AI, such as providing clear instructions, using reference texts, breaking down complex tasks into simpler subtasks, and allowing the model time to “think” or reason through a problem¹²³.

Prompt engineering is crucial for leveraging the full potential of AI models in various applications, from question answering to creative writing. It’s a skill that combines understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI models with the ability to design prompts that effectively communicate the task at hand⁴⁵.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/12/2024
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