Fine-Tuning an AI

We’ve talked about grounding (giving an AI a textbook to look at) and prompting (giving an AI clear instructions).  But sometimes, you don’t just want the AI to look at a book; you want the AI to become an expert in its bones.  This is called Fine-Tuning. Generalist vs. Specialist Think of a standard AI Read More …

Prompt Chaining: A Conversation with AI

Most people treat AI like a Google search: you type a question, get an answer, and you’re done.  If you want the AI to do something truly impressive; like plan a wedding, write a business plan, or solve a complex logic puzzle, you can’t do it in one go. You need Prompt Chaining.  Think of prompt Read More …

Shot Prompting

Imagine you’ve just hired a brilliant, eager, but slightly literal-minded intern.  They have read every book in the library, but they have never worked in your specific field before. How you give them directions will determine whether they succeed or fail.  In the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), these directions are called “prompts.”  The secret to Read More …