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The “AI whisperer” job is a role created for savvy and agile engineers who can work with ChatGPT and other generative AI tools to get what they need out of it. As Bloomberg reported earlier this week, these jobs can run up to $335,000 in annual salaries.
This is an amazing price tag for a job that would have surprised me just a year ago. It is also a reminder that the boom in generative AI will create a whole new set of questions for how we ask them. After playing with ChatGPT for a few minutes, I found that I could elicit answers to various AI-generated questions simply by changing a few selected words and asking for bullet points instead of three sentences. .
Before we look at the whole wave of AI-prompted engineering consultancy for hire (just kidding, we already are), let’s summarize some of the top tips we’ve heard from the community on how to better interact with AI. thought it would help. Get it to give you the answers you want. We already know that it’s imperfect, that we can’t trust all the facts, and that it sometimes remains mute. But what can we do with what we have? Is not it?
Many Techies Joined Twitter — You can see the full thread here — but here are our top five tips:
1. Overexplain. As someone said, don’t be afraid to go overboard when stimulating artificial intelligence. There’s a difference between asking for a banana bread recipe and asking for a simple banana bread recipe that incorporates cardamom, takes less than an hour to bake, and has a surprise ingredient. Be specific about the tone and complexity you prefer in your answer, as well as keep it to a high standard. Perhaps the most common tip I received when asking for advice on how to be a better prompter was over-description and using adjectives.
2. Ask for help. It’s not always easy to know how specific to get when you’re prompting AI. one entrepreneur I was told to ask ChatGPT how to prompt me based on what I want, so for example, what information would you need from me to create an itinerary for a San Francisco hiking trip? It tells you what you need — I wish humans were like this — resulting in more customized answers.
3. Provide feedback. For example, let’s say you asked for “a chatty but informative three-sentence description of the impact of generative AI on education, incorporating at least one metaphor.” ChatGPT got a pretty good response, but I didn’t like the response. Tell it! Feedback helps train the AI on the types of answers it likes, and it only takes a fraction of a second. Here’s how that process went for me.
Natasha: Describe the impact of generative AI on education in three chatty but informative sentences, including at least one metaphor.
Chat GPT: Generative AI has the potential to transform education by acting as a virtual Sherpa, leading students on personalized learning expeditions. In the same way that Sherpas use their experience to guide climbers through treacherous terrain, AI can leverage vast amounts of data to provide customized routes to knowledge. With the help of generative AI, education becomes a more accessible and customized journey, empowering students to reach new heights.
Natasha: I don’t like the virtual Sherpa metaphor. And can you tell us specifically about new heights that students can reach?
Chat GPT: Generative AI can be thought of as a personal tutor, providing students with a bespoke curriculum tailored to their individual needs and interests. Like a skilled coach, AI can identify students’ strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted guidance to help them excel. With the help of generative AI, students can reach new heights by unlocking their full potential and gaining a deeper understanding of complex topics.
4. Ask for nuances. ChatGPT only answers what is asked, so why not listen to the nuances? The founders said they ask the pros and cons of every recommendation they make to ChatGPT.
5. Get a little bored. Is it complacent to tell an AI to speak like me, specifically to tweak it to be loud, charismatic, and informative? useful. One of the biggest hacks I’ve learned is to throw in his Twitter handle when asking for more information on a topic. ChatGPT often responds with “@nmasc_ discussing why cauliflower is the best vegetable” rather than “Natasha Mascarenhas discussing why cauliflower is the best vegetable”. And I know you’re into the former, so I’ll leave the ChatGPT debate on cauliflower dominance.
Because I’m trying to explain why cauliflower is the best vegetable. First of all, let’s talk about versatility. This baby can be roasted, grilled, mashed, pureed, rice, and even turned into buffalo wings.
And don’t get me started on the health benefits. Cauliflower is packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium, not to mention it’s high in fiber and low in calories. is not. Plus, it’s a great source of antioxidants, which help fight disease and keep your body in top shape.
But let’s be real, the best thing about cauliflower is how delicious it is. has the best flavor and texture. And not forgetting the ability to incorporate different flavors and spices, making it the ultimate canvas for creative cooking.
So you have it. Cauliflower is the MVP of vegetables, and I’d like someone to prove me wrong.
These are some starter tips I’m incorporating, but I’d love to know what else I’m missing, so please do Throw in your top tips in this thread. Also, reach out to Fundrise CMO Jon Carden. For headline inspiration!
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heard in the valley of the brain
I attended the Cerebral Valley AI conference on Wednesday. The conference brought together the top 200 people in artificial intelligence to spend a day digging deep. Hosted by Newcomer and Volley, the event was immersive to say the least. I have six of him building AI companies, he’s a YC founder, a bullish VC and a surprisingly bearish VC, and in short, Stability’s CEO and founder, Emad Mostaque, that I heard about keeping .
Here are some nice one-liners:
- Kleiner Perkins partner Bucky Moore said in a recent open letter, “A six-month suspension seems devastating and probably very costly.
- “Safety research is one of the best known areas … I don’t necessarily think it is synonymous with technology companies. Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei said:
- Lisha Li, CEO of Rosebud AI, said:
- Emad Mostaque, CEO and founder of Stability AI, said of the AI hype: “When founders come to me, they say I build good products and solve problems…most things are still surface level.”
And finally: If you’re still looking for stability, listen to our podcast interview with Credo AI founder Navrina Singh. He talks about responsible AI, governance, and fear not being such a big motivator.
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Blogging and media platform Substack launched a community funding round this week, soliciting funding from writers, certified and uncertified readers. As of Friday morning, more than 6,000 investors have pledged to raise approximately $6.9 million.
I talked about crowdfunding campaigns again this week on the Equity podcast, and it turned out to be more exciting than I expected. For me, if Substack succeeds in raising money from the community after disclosing its financials, Equity Her crowdfunding world could gain much-needed reputation and public recognition. .
Here’s what you need to knowvia a colleague Alex Wilhelm:
Ironically, Substack users may be giving professional money managers in-house a little breather. Venture investors who once put a ton of capital into Substack don’t need to invest anymore. Incoming dilution is effectively nil and the company has more money to pursue its long-term goals. For Substack, this is a win.
This kind of conundrum is not common. Most startups couldn’t manage this kind of crowdfunding because their customers are paying for it. not the other way around. Substack users, by contrast, earn some or all of their livelihoods at the company and are therefore more invested in staying with the company. This makes Substack his crowdfund unique.
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