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How Clear Prompts Improve AI Accuracy

  Examples of Prompts and their respective Outputs πŸ“œIntroduction Clear prompting is the link between what we intend and what AI predicts . In my last article, I called it the bridge between human language and AI's probability engine . This follow-up post shows how small changes in our prompts can dramatically improve accuracy . The goal isn't to write perfect prompts . It's simply to give AI enough context, clarity and direction so that the prediction pathway becomes more precise.   ❌Example 1: Bad or Inadequate Prompt + Inadequate Output Bad Prompt:  Explain coffee. Likely Output (example): Coffee is a popular beverage made from roasted beans. People drink it in many countries, and it can be prepared in various ways. Why it’s inadequate: It’s vague. It doesn’t specify audience, purpose, angle, or depth. AI must guess what you want, so it defaults to a generic, surface-level summary .   ✅Example 2: Good Prompt + Improved Output Good Prompt:  Give me a bri...

How AI Understands You: Inside Human & AI Communication

  Human interaction with Generative AI tools using natural language conversation πŸ“ŒInteracting with AI  - more than a Chat tool When we think of “talking to AI,” we often imagine a simple chat window.  But AI language models - the engine behind those chat windows - process far more than conversational text.  AI language models are trained systems that learn patterns from large amounts of text so they can interpret input and generate meaningful responses.   Anytime we type a prompt in a Gemini chat window, paste a paragraph, upload a document, or send files for analysis, we’re communicating with the underlying language models. Even technical inputs, such as sending data through Azure OpenAI, building code with ChatGPT, or executing instructions through an API, rely on the underlying language models. πŸ“Œ From HCI to Human-AI Conversation  Traditional Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) focused on how people used interfaces - clicking, typing, or tapping to...

China Travel: 7 Practical Tips for Shanghai, Beijing & Beyond

  "Wherever You Go, Go with All Your Heart" 🧑- Confucius Great Wall of China  ( Mutianyu section ) The allure of mystical China - it's ancient history, timeless tradition and legendary cuisine - has fascinated me for a long time.  Recently, almost by chance, I finally visited China and explored it's two megacities - Shanghai and Beijing. Although my historical, cultural and culinary pursuits brought me to China, it was the digital advancement, people energy and seamless blend of tradition and modernity that left a deep impression. Magnificent Shanghai skyline Here are Top 7 Practical Insights   gathered from traveling solo through Shanghai and Beijing.  I hope these help you plan a more effective and immersive trip to China.  πŸ“Œ 1. China is very digitally fluent & almost entirely Cashless   πŸ“² πŸ”’ πŸ’³ πŸ’Έ Every aspect of daily life in China is digital — travel, groceries, dining,  tourist sites,   even temple visits. Nearly everyone, f...

All About Liqueurs: Origins, Types, Flavors, and Signature Liqueur Cocktails

  Grand Marnier distinctive liqueurs Classic Grand Marnier liqueur cocktails ⛪From Monks to Mixology: The Origin of Liqueurs 🍸🌿🍹 Centuries old monastic craft, captured in the Benedictine double bottle collectible           Liqueurs exude refinement and taste. Knowing your liqueur is as important as knowing your wine. In the world of libations, liqueurs are relatively new. Wine stretches back over 8,000 years, while distillation techniques appeared around the 8th century CE.  In contrast, liqueurs emerged in Europe during the 13th century, created by monks and apothecaries as medicinal elixirs or cordials .  Herbs, spices, and sweeteners were added to distilled spirits to make these potions more palatable—early blends of health and indulgence that set the stage for the modern liqueur.   Cointreau paired with refreshing craft cocktails on ice πŸ“ What are Liqueurs? 🌿🍈 At their simplest, liqueurs are sweetened spirits infused ...