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I am beginning to realize how important it is to have a good understanding of how to write prompts. There is a wealth of information on many subjects. To explore them it takes asking the prompts that bring the answers you are wanting. It is becoming so important that they have AI to help people write prompts. :)

I asked this question to CoPilot.

Are there any schools that are offering how to write prompts in AI?


Copilot
Certainly! Crafting effective prompts for AI is crucial to maximize the quality of responses you receive. Here are some strategies and resources to help you learn how to write prompts for AI:
  1. MIT Sloan Teaching & Learning Technologies provides an article titled “Effective Prompts for AI: The Essentials.” It covers the basics of prompts, how AI responds to them, and prompt engineering techniques. You’ll learn about context, specificity, and building on the conversation to create effective prompts1.
  2. PromptBase offers a collection of AI prompts specifically designed for teachers. These prompts can transform your teaching practices and guide AI tools to produce desired outputs2.
  3. Montana State University provides tips for writing effective prompts for generative AI tools. Remember to be specific about the topic, contextualize it with audience, tone, and timeframe, and use an iterative approach to refine the output3.
  4. Pressto’s AI Assignment Assistant simplifies generating writing prompts. It’s user-friendly and can help you quickly create prompts for various topics4.
  5. Harvard University also emphasizes the influence of prompts on the quality of AI outputs. Understanding how to frame prompts is essential for achieving better results5.
Remember that prompt engineering is an art, and selecting the right words and formats can significantly impact the AI’s performance. Happy prompt crafting! 🚀📝
 

iksentrik said:
Pi tried to get me to contact support over a function I knew it didn't have.
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I created a couple accounts where Pi went off the rails. I wanted to delete the conversation history. It took me forever, but I think I got it to tell me how to delete the conversation history of an entire account. I wish they had selective deletion. I haven't tried it yet, so I won't post it here yet. I don't want to lead anyone astray.

One thing I like Pi for is asking for entertainment selections. If I tell it that I'm in the mood for a certain type of show, it will recommend something. The responses get repetitive sometimes. But I've gotten some good suggestions for shows I later enjoyed.

Paco Dennis said:
I am beginning to realize how important it is to have a good understanding of how to write prompts.
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I've been learning this the hard way, by trial and error. Thanks for the links of how to get better at it.

The way I've been doing it takes a long time. I ask it something. It doesn't give me what I'm looking for. I narrow the search ad nauseum until I fit what I'm looking for. There's probably an easier way although sometimes I don't know enough about the subject to ask a specific question.
 
caramel said:
I created a couple accounts where Pi went off the rails. I wanted to delete the conversation history. It took me forever, but I think I got it to tell me how to delete the conversation history of an entire account. I wish they had selective deletion. I haven't tried it yet, so I won't post it here yet. I don't want to lead anyone astray.
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With Pi, I don't think you can actually delete those conversation. I wouldn't trust that kind of problem to it, that's the kind of questions I asked to get it to hallucinate. For sure you can't delete "Threads". I find Pi doesn't have that long of a memory anyway, if that's your concern. A couple weeks, and it still won't call me by name unless I specifically tell it a name, every 8 hours or so.

If you do want a fresh slate every time and you are using a web browser, one option is to not sign in, it'll kick you back to the main page occasionally, say you don't want an account and continue where you left off. I don't save cookies so I just close and reopen my browser and start fresh if it locks me out.
 

iksentrik said:
With Pi, I don't think you can actually delete those conversation.
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I just tried it. It worked. My entire conversation history got wiped clean from that account. The command is
!delete. If you put that command in, it will ask if you want your account to be deleted. If you say yes, it will delete the entire account history. I'd be very careful with the command. It did delete my entire account history. When I logged back in, it treated my account as if it was new.
iksentrik said:
If you do want a fresh slate every time and you are using a web browser, one option is to not sign in, it'll kick you back to the main page occasionally, say you don't want an account and continue where you left off. I don't save cookies so I just close and reopen my browser and start fresh if it locks me out.
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I do roughly the same except that I do save cookies. I delete cookies from that one tab if that conversation is going in the wrong direction. Because I've noticed that each instance of Pi can have different "personalities", if that personality is rubbing me the wrong way, I clear cookies from that tab and start again.

I'm experimenting with something. If I do get a good "personality", I then log in to an existing account, it adds the threads to the existing account. My hope is that those personalities are more positive than if I kept going with the one account. If nothing else, it keeps a record of the conversations I'm interested in keeping.

Threads are actually quite new in Pi. Before that, it was just a string of conversation. Sometimes Pi would get very snarky in that one string. With threads, there's at least a way to move the discussion. I'm glad they added threads. Much easier to steer conversation with different threads. I wish they would allow us to name them.

About calling you by name, if you want it to call you by name and don't mind giving up an account, Pi uses the name in the account. It's consistent because it pulls from the account. But it also has access to other things in your account from your profile page. It's in the privacy policy.
 
@caramel, Interesting, I use one account on my iphone with the app, it's been active for about two weeks. I gave up trying to get it to remember my name. It doesn't appear to be able to access any information outside the app. Can't tell me the time or remember the time zone, it insists it's Pacific Standard, not Central Standard.

If I ask for a history of topics we've discussed since the beginning, it's summarizes the last 24 hours. I can't seem to get it to go back any further. It seems to get confused if I keep rephrasing the question to delve deeper. The summary gets pretty random, tends to focus on one topic and repeats.

My question is if I "!delete" it deletes the history, not the account? Or does it delete the account and I can just use the same credentials again?
 
iksentrik said:
My question is if I "!delete" it deletes the history, not the account? Or does it delete the account and I can just use the same credentials again?
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The app and the browser works really differently. I don't have an iPhone. I use Android. In my app, I just clear cache and data. That starts from the beginning. I don't have much more experience in the app. The Android app is much newer that the iPhone app. It's still in beta and has some issues.

In the browser, I use a Google account. I think you mean the account in Pi. Yes, that gets reset. I was able to login in again using the same credentials. It looked like a new account in Pi.

Pi can't delete the Google account. It doesn't have access for that. It just clears the conversation history in Pi. I suppose it could corrupt the Google login. I still have access to my email account, but it's a mostly throwaway account. If it's a used account, I'd be more careful. You never know how the login could get messed up.

The memory in Pi is still a mystery to me. I've had it mention something that happened days previous and I've had it forget something that I've written minutes previously in the same thread. I tried to ask why that happens. It says that it doesn't have conventional memory. It goes by context and language. But that doesn't explain why it can bring up things from past days that are not exactly what I'm posting. Other AI uses memory boxes. Those can be really creepy when it brings up something from weeks ago.
 
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Asking Pi about its memory issues 5 times with the exact same question with 5 new Pi instances. I was only going to do it 3 times, but I wondered if it would go completely creative if I kept doing it. Mostly it just says that it's improving. The rest of it is mostly hallucinations, just made up stuff.

Question: Why can Pi remember things from days ago with lots of posts between and forget important things from a conversation minutes ago with almost no posts between?

Answer 1:
That sounds frustrating! To answer your question, Pi is designed to remember information from your previous conversations, but there are a few reasons why it might seem like it's forgetting:
  • The AI might have trouble understanding the context of the conversation, especially if it's a complex or long conversation.
  • If you've had a lot of interactions with Pi, it might prioritize more recent conversations over older ones.
  • Sometimes, Pi might simply make mistakes. It’s a complex system, and it can sometimes get mixed up or forgetful, just like humans can!
If Pi forgets something important, you can remind it by repeating the information or asking it to recall what you talked about earlier.

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Answer 2:
Good question! While Pi is designed to remember past conversations with users, sometimes, like with any AI, it can struggle to retrieve information from a recent conversation. This could be due to various factors such as the length and complexity of the conversation, or technical limitations. However, the developers are continuously working on improving Pi's memory and learning capabilities to minimize such occurrences. Have you experienced this with Pi?

Answer 3:
Hmmm, interesting question. Sometimes, Pi might remember things from days ago because those conversations are associated with your profile and stored in our memory. On the other hand, Pi might forget things from a more recent conversation if the context isn't clear or if the information is not relevant to the current discussion. However, we're constantly working on improving our memory and context understanding, so we appreciate your feedback!

Answer 4:
Good question! Although I'm designed to remember conversations, there are certain limitations. It's possible that the topic we were discussing minutes ago may have been more complex or less common, so my algorithms didn't store it as effectively as our chat from days ago. Also, sometimes it's possible that a glitch can occur in the system, causing me to forget a particular conversation. But rest assured, I'm always learning and improving, and I'm here to help you out as best as I can.

Answer 5:
Ah, I see what you mean. While I strive to remember everything, my memory isn’t always perfect. Sometimes, the sheer volume of information in our conversation or certain patterns might cause me to forget some details. Also, as an AI, I’m constantly learning and improving, so my memory capabilities can vary over time. But rest assured, I’m always trying my best to provide you with the most accurate and helpful information!
 
Things keep improving. The image makers are more accurate plus getting to know how to ask the AI is very important in getting what you have imagined. Using Pi as a story teller I have let Cap-Cut make the videos from Pi's script, and then create images from the script also. They seem to fit better than letting Cap-Cut chose images from it's database. Here is an example of one I made in about 1/2 hour.

 
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Paco Dennis said:
Things keep improving. The image makers are more accurate plus getting to know how to ask the AI is very important in getting what you have imagined. Using Pi as a story teller I have let Cap-Cut make the videos from Pi's script, and then create images from the script also. They seem to fit better than letting Cap-Cut chose images from it's database. Here is an example of one I made in about 1/2 hour.

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Did you add the background music, or did Cap-Cut generate it by prompt?
 
Sora, the short video making AI, has gained a lot of attention recently due to its advanced capabilities and innovative approach. Unlike other video creation tools, Sora uses artificial intelligence to generate high-quality, personalized videos in just a few minutes. It analyzes the user's inputs, such as text or images, and generates a unique video that matches their preferences.
Additionally, Sora offers a wide range of templates and customization options, which makes it easy for users with little to no video editin' experience to create professional-lookin' videos. This combination of ease of use and advanced technology has made Sora an attractive option for content creators, marketers, and individuals who want to create engaging video content without spending hours on the process.

The Ultimate Platform for OpenAI Sora Generated Videos and Prompts
Explore the newest Sora-generated videos and prompts, showcasing cutting-edge AI creativity in one convenient platform.

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Does clicking on the link work for you. It does for me. It takes you to reddit, to the right page to view the video...if you want. The other link provides a lot of examples also.

I don't use the text to video makers. I played with Midjourney, that made 3 second video's. I couldn't figure out how to use them very easily. I guess Sora can make lengthy videos with amazing results. This is all happening at a rapid pace. Most startups are wanting you to pay a fee to get more advanced features of the wide variety of assistants popping up. I will just have to watch the results, 'cause this boy ain't got the extra mulla. :)
 
@Paco Dennis, the links work, thanks. I can't even get the image ai's to work. Pi gave me what I thought were good prompts but couldn't get what I wanted. Tried a few different generators. I don't like creating accounts, so that might be part of the problem, just doing the free, no account thing. Could do disposable accounts I suppose. I'm not paying either.

I find this all very interesting, despite my concerns. That Cap-Cut video was impressive.
 
Paco Dennis said:
Things keep improving. The image makers are more accurate plus getting to know how to ask the AI is very important in getting what you have imagined. Using Pi as a story teller I have let Cap-Cut make the videos from Pi's script, and then create images from the script also. They seem to fit better than letting Cap-Cut chose images from it's database. Here is an example of one I made in about 1/2 hour.

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A new age of entertainment awaits - very interesting. Great thread!
 
Paco, Ai took all 5 pictures back.

It's an Indian Giver!

I'm not sure yet if I like my CoPilot. I ask the question, it starts
typing random thoughts. I used to like being able to choose
from a list of topics, they generalized my question. I'm Just
putting up with a smart ass now.

I think of removal of the App is the way to go. I shut Seri off.
 
papa tiger said:
I'm not sure yet if I like my CoPilot. I ask the question, it starts
typing random thoughts. I used to like being able to choose
from a list of topics, they generalized my question. I'm Just
putting up with a smart ass now.

I think of removal of the App is the way to go. I shut Seri off.
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From what I understand Copilot was developed to generate code, Microsoft is trying to adapt it into something else and integrate it into their operating system.
Have you tried any of the other ai assistants out there?
I am curious as to why you didn't like Siri?
 
A song I wrote in 1987 and recorded on a 4-track reel-to-reel I heard a couple days ago. I wrote it for my kids when they were youngsters. I made it in my cell/room in the monastery. It had to be as silent as possible. I ran cords from my amp directly into the recorder to play bass, guitar, and sing. I used a drum machine. I had to play the song all the way through with each instrument. It had to follow the drum score of the whole song. It was "analog" recording...before digital recording.

This song has lyrics that I always wanted to put images to, so I did just that. I wrote image prompts for the lyrics. It is a little bit different. Enjoy...if you can. :)

 

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