Reports of the Death of Prompt Engineering Are Greatly Exaggerated
January 2023: “Learn prompt engineering – it’s the wave of the future and your ticket to AI riches.” January 2024: “Don’t waste your time learning prompt engineering – soon all prompts will be written by AI.” Which of these is correct? There’s a grain of truth in the claims that AI will automate prompt engineering. […]
Writing Text Like Snapping Photos: Embracing the Instant Draft Revolution in AI-Enabled Writing
The transition from analog to digital photography wasn’t just a leap in technology—it transformed how photographers create. The pre-digital era, constrained by the cost of film and the time needed for development, necessitated meticulous planning. Digital photography, which made available a nearly infinite number of shots at a cost approaching zero, fostered a bold, improvisational […]
Words as Magic: From Ancient Genies to Modern AI Chatbots
ChatGPT has captivated us because it taps into our fascination with the magical power of words.
Why I Use ChatGPT to Tell Me Things I Already Know
ChatGPT can be useful for things other than gaining new knowledge.
The “Interview Me” Prompting Strategy: Stay in the Driver’s Seat and Retain Your Own Voice When Co-Writing With AI
You’ve heard about how AI can be more than just a tool – it can also be your collaborative partner. But how do you put that abstract concept into concrete practice? And how do you avoid using ChatGPT and other AI-based writing tools to churn out text that gets the job done but at the […]
Turning the Tables: How to Supervise the AI that Could Replace You
Avoid being replaced by AI by learning to supervise the AI that could replace you.