Golden Rules for Getting Started with AI Prompting

A hands-on playbook for first-time prompters If our first article explained what a prompt is, this instalment tackles the how: the small set of habits that instantly separate “meh” results from “wow, did the AI really write that?” Below are the seven Golden Rules distilled from point #2 of our prompt-writing cheat-sheet, expanded with stories,…

What Exactly Is an AI Prompt?

A friendly, real-world guide for absolute beginners If you’ve ever struggled to get Siri to set the right reminder, typed something vague into Google and been disappointed with the results, or stood at a café counter while the barista waited for you to finish your coffee order, you already understand the essence of prompt-writing—just without…

AI Models

Generative AI has significantly advanced over the last 2 years, introducing models that create text, images, and more with remarkable sophistication. Here’s an overview of a few prominent generative AI models, each with unique capabilities, release dates, and intriguing trivia: 1. GPT-4: Released by OpenAI in March 2023, GPT-4 is a state-of-the-art language model renowned…

An Overview of Large Language Models (LLMs)

1. Introduction (What Are Large Language Models?) Large Language Models (LLMs) are a type of artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to understand and generate human-like text. Examples include OpenAI’s GPT series (GPT-2, GPT-3, GPT-4), Google’s BERT, and Meta’s LLaMA, among others. You might have encountered an LLM if you’ve ever used ChatGPT or an automated…

What is AI? A Quick Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a fascinating and rapidly evolving branch of computer science that focuses on creating machines or software capable of tasks we usually associate with human intelligence. These tasks range from recognizing speech (like when your phone understands your voice commands) to making logical decisions (like suggesting the next show to watch on…