Lecture Notes: Mastering New AI Model Prompting

Introduction

• New AI models by OpenAI are changing the way we prompt.
• A new dialect of prompting is emerging, requiring more nuance.
• Aim: Mastering this new "accent" of prompting.
• Overview: Right vs. wrong way to prompt, model selection, converting prompts, and meta prompting.
• 43 example prompts provided for starting with new prompting techniques.

Speaker Introduction

• Speaker: Mark, founder of AI automation agency, Prompt Advisors.
• Experience: 2 years working with companies to integrate AI into workflows.

Key Concepts for 01 Models

1. Short and Sweet Prompts

• Old: Long, detailed prompts (4-6 pages).
• New: Shorter, concise prompts.

2. Avoid Chain of Thought

• 01 models have built-in chain of thought.
• They iterate over output to ensure it meets user goals.

3. Use Markdown, XML, or Delimiters

• Use punctuation or notation to isolate text.
• Triple apostrophes or other markers help focus model attention.

4. Avoid Dumping Context

• Provide specific excerpts, not large documents.
• New models can overthink with too much information.

5. No System Messages Needed

• Skip system prompts like "you are an expert."
• Directly state the task (e.g., "Plan a 7-day trip to Japan").

Model Selection

• Use appropriate model for each task:
  • 01 Preview: Big-picture questions (strategic, project-focused).
  • 01 Mini: Fast, nimble, better at math and coding (admin tasks).
  • Older models (e.g., GPT-4): For most tasks currently due to costs and reliability.

Converting Old Prompts to New Prompts

• Utilize custom GPT tools to convert long prompts to succinct ones.
• Example: Detailed travel prompt compressed into concise form for 01 model.

Generating New Prompts

• Use meta prompting to create detailed, succinct prompts from scratch.
• Example provided for SEO blog prompts.

Conclusion

• Aim for brevity and clarity in prompts.
• Understand which model is best for which task.

Additional Resources

• Gumroad link for presentation, custom GPT, and example prompts.
• Encouragement to support channel and find more resources.
• Final advice: Practice these techniques to gain mastery over new prompting methods.