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Y Combinator Cast

09/22/23

@ Y Combinator

To achieve complex tasks with AI, it's important to provide structured prompts and specific tasks, allowing the AI to perform effectively.

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40 AI Founders Discuss Current Artificial Intelligence Technology

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40 AI Founders Discuss Current Artificial Intelligence Technology

09/22/23

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Effective prompts often start by defining the role of the AI, detailing its responsibilities, and providing a structured plan for tasks, which helps in guiding the AI's decision-making process.

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Anima Anandkumar

05/04/25

@ EO

You still need to provide AI with clear instructions on what tasks to perform, as AI tools can only execute a specific set of instructions based on the data they have been trained on.

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Filip Kozera

03/25/25

@ Sequoia Capital

To effectively use AI, users must clearly define the tasks and expectations for the AI, similar to how one would instruct an intern on their job responsibilities.

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Anima Anandkumar

05/04/25

@ EO

AI tools are improving, but they still require clear instructions and descriptions of tasks. The ability to articulate what AI should do remains crucial.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

In prompt engineering, it's crucial to provide examples of desired outputs, as this helps the AI reason through complex tasks and improves the overall quality of its responses.

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Paul Buchheit

01/25/25

@ Y Combinator

The ability to prompt AI effectively is crucial, as it determines the quality of the output, which is a reflection of agency and taste in AI development.

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Anthropic Cast

04/24/25

@ Anthropic

The general guidance for prompting AI is to ensure that all necessary context is provided, especially when the AI is unfamiliar with the situation.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/22/23

@ Y Combinator

An iterative approach is essential in working with AI; continuously debugging and refining prompts can lead to more reliable outcomes.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/28/25

@ Y Combinator

Designing AI interfaces that can accept open-ended prompts, like 'glass morphic', presents a challenge in ensuring the AI understands and executes the request accurately.