The Power of the Prompt in ChatGPT
I recently took part in the Promptmaster prompt engineering course, which covered the art of prompting ChatGPT to help get the most out of the chatbot. There was even an AI instructor teaching the course!
Just as in every story you tell, the details matter. Prompts will take you far if you are interested in harnessing the power of AI tools like ChatGPT for your role and exploring the possibilities of its usage in making your life easier.
To start, let’s ask ChatGPT to help us with a very simple prompt: Write a few sentences on PR and AI.
“PR and AI are two dynamic forces that are reshaping the communication landscape. AI-powered technologies provide PR professionals with valuable data analysis, sentiment tracking, and media monitoring capabilities, enabling them to make informed decisions and shape effective strategies. AI also enhances customer interactions through chatbots and virtual assistants, delivering personalized and timely responses. While AI brings automation and efficiency, the human touch in PR remains crucial for strategy development, creativity, and relationship-building. The integration of PR and AI empowers organizations to navigate the digital age and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving media landscape.”
While this is great on the surface, it lacks more human elements and is not as compelling to read as it could be. Prompting can fix this!
ChatGPT uses something called Natural Language Processing or NLP, which helps the model understand language much like us humans. And just like anyone can use Google, anyone can use ChatGPT, but what matters most is what you are searching or tasking to achieve the desired result. This is where prompts come in.
Whether it is a question, a statement or a sequence of instructions, prompts come in all forms and just like for us humans, prompts require context.
The six elements of an AI prompt are:
- Context or persona
- Task definition
- Examples
- Expected behavior or constraints on
- What is considered “good”
- Expected steps toward the goal
As the lesson put it, this form of prompting is like giving your friend turn-by-turn directions to get to your house. While not all tasks you choose to delegate to ChatGPT will be this detailed and require all six elements, these are good to consider if you are looking for a very specific response.
So, let’s try prompting AI again with something a bit more detailed: Act as a PR professional. Write a few sentences on PR and AI, and be informative, insightful and fun. The blog post should be compelling to read and easy to digest and understand for individuals who are not familiar with AI. The response should include at least 5 sentences and be 100+ words in total.
“Title: Unveiling the Future: How PR and AI Are Changing the Communication Game
Welcome to the exciting realm where the worlds of public relations (PR) and artificial intelligence (AI) collide! Picture this: AI, your digital sidekick, working tirelessly to gather and analyze mountains of data, unveiling insights that were once buried beneath the surface. With AI’s superpowers, PR professionals can now spot emerging trends, understand public sentiment, and tailor messages to captivate audiences like never before.
But don’t worry, human touch is still at the heart of PR. While AI crunches the numbers and sifts through information, we PR wizards add the magic, weaving creativity, strategy, and personal connections into the mix. Think of AI as the trusty assistant, empowering us to focus on what we do best – building relationships, crafting compelling stories, and driving impactful campaigns.
So, wave goodbye to hours spent on manual data analysis and say hello to a world where PR and AI dance together in harmony. This dynamic duo promises to shape the future of communication, revolutionizing how we engage with audiences and leaving a lasting impact. Ready to embrace this exciting journey? Strap in, because the future of PR just got a whole lot more fascinating!”
While the original response to our first prompt was good and informative, this response breaks the topic down in an easier and more fun way for readers to understand in a blog post format. It even gave us a title!
AI might not be everyone’s interest, but as its influence grows in the PR sphere it is critical for professionals to familiarize themselves with AI models like ChatGPT and discover the capabilities. So, try it for yourself and see how it can serve as a tool for you when writing headlines, creating social media captions, brainstorming and more.
