I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

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Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, the show where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. You know, the kind that promises you'll code the next unicorn while sipping kale smoothies. Today, we're diving into prompting tricks that actually work, a sneaky everyday hack, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. No fluff, just stuff you can use tomorrow. Let's roll.

First up: one prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **few-shot prompting** – basically, show the AI a couple examples before asking your question. Think of it like teaching a kid to ride a bike by demo-ing first instead of yelling "pedal!"

**Before example:** I typed, "Write a product description for coffee." Got back some bland corporate drivel: "Premium coffee beans for your daily brew."

**After:** I added examples: "Example 1: For sneakers – 'Blast through your day in these feather-light rockets that hug your feet like a cloud high-five.' Example 2: For headphones – 'Tune out the world with ear hugs that pump bass so deep, your grandma feels it.' Now write one for coffee." Boom: "Wake up and smell the revolution – beans so bold, they high-five your taste buds and kick Monday's butt." Night and day, right? Works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – all of 'em.

Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for picky eaters or busy weeks**. Don't just ask "Give me recipes." Try: "I'm a dad with a 5-year-old who hates veggies and a fridge with chicken, rice, carrots, and cheese. Plan 3 dinners disguised as kid wins." AI spits out ninja-level ideas like carrot "fries" in mac 'n' cheese bombs. Saves your sanity, cuts grocery waste – way better than theory about neural nets.

Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts.** I did this for months – "Help me with email" – and got walls of useless text. Admit it, me: I wasted hours rage-scrolling before realizing AI's not a mind reader. Avoid it by being bossy specific: Add who, what, why, format. "Write a polite email to my boss as a newbie designer asking for feedback on my logo draft, under 100 words, bullet points for changes." Boom, done.

Build skills with this simple exercise: Pick a boring task, like summarizing a news article. Few-shot it: Give two example summaries, then paste your article and say "Do one like these." Tweak and repeat three times. You'll see patterns fast – like training a puppy with treats.

Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it.** Paste the response back: "Rate this 1-10 for accuracy, creativity, and brevity. Fix weaknesses." It's like having a roast session that improves the goods. Catches hallucinations or fluff every time.

That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI magic.

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**I Am GPTed**
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Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal, the guy who once thought "prompt engineering" meant yelling at his chatbot. Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where we cut through the tech-bro hype and get you practical wins with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. Today: one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic beginner fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's roll—no fluff, all action.

First up: the **Chain-of-Thought** prompting technique. It's like telling your AI to show its work instead of bluffing like a bad student. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary"—yeah, sure, like wheels on a suitcase. But it works.

**Before example:** "How do I plan a budget vacation?" AI spits vague fluff: "Save money, fly cheap." Yawn.

**After:** "Plan a budget vacation to Mexico. Think step-by-step: First, list costs like flights and food. Second, find free alternatives. Third, total under $1,000." Boom—AI breaks it down: "$200 flight via Google Flights, $10 street tacos, free beaches. Total: $850." Night-and-day better. Try it on Claude or Grok next time; responses get 20-30% sharper.

Next, a practical use case you novices miss: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not "world domination," but real life. Prompt Gemini: "Act as a picky eater's chef. From my fridge—chicken, rice, broccoli, eggs—give 5 days of lunches. Step-by-step: nutrition first, then recipes under 20 mins." Gets you balanced meals, no waste. I do this Sundays; saved my wallet from Uber Eats slavery. Who needs Silicon Valley miracles when your fridge is the hero?

Common beginner mistake—and yeah, I blew this for months: **vague prompts like "Write a blog post."** AI barfs generic slop because it guesses your brain. I once got a 2,000-word essay on cats when I meant marketing. Avoid it by adding specifics: role, steps, limits. "Act as a sales coach. Write a 500-word post on cold emails. Step-by-step: hook, pain, solution. Use car salesman analogies." Boom, tailored gold. Admit your suck, fix it quick.

Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab ChatGPT. Prompt: "Help me brainstorm 10 gift ideas for my forgetful boss under $50. Think aloud step-by-step: his hobbies first (golf, coffee), then match items." Tweak based on output, reprompt twice. Do it daily—watch your AI convos level up like gym reps.

Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it.** After generating, say: "Review this for holes, bias, or fluff. Rewrite stronger." Turns meh into pro. Like editing your drunk texts sober.

That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, not hype victims.

Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next "AI singularity." Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production—head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time.

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Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk for folks like us who want results without the buzzword bingo. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into – hard – and quick wins to make you an AI whisperer. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story.

**First up: Few-shot prompting.** It's like showing your kid flashcards before the test – give the AI 2-3 examples of what you want, and it nails the style. Tech hype says it's magic; nah, it's just training wheels.

**Before example:** "Write a product description for coffee." You get bland robot-speak: "This coffee is aromatic and energizing."

**After:** "Here are two examples: Example 1: 'This mug hugs your hand like an old friend, steaming with bold roast that punches Monday in the face.' Example 2: 'Silky dark brew that whispers 'you got this' on your roughest days.' Now write one for premium coffee beans." Boom – "These beans are rebel warriors, grinding out rich, smoky rebellion in every cup." See? Practical upgrade, no theory degree needed.

**Next, a use case you haven't tried: Meal planning for picky eaters at work lunches.** Tell Grok: "I'm packing lunch for my kid who hates veggies but needs nutrition. Examples: Hide spinach in smoothies as 'green monster fuel.' Suggest three more." It spits out gems like blending carrots into muffin batter. Saved my sanity during back-to-school chaos – who knew AI could be a sneaky parent hack?

**Common mistake beginners make – and yeah, I did this for months:** Dumping vague prompts like "Make me rich." AI stares back like a confused puppy. Avoid it by adding specifics: role, examples, stakes. I once begged Claude for "business advice" and got fortune-cookie fluff. Now I say, "Act as a scrappy startup founder who's bootstrapped to 7 figures. Give three low-cost marketing hacks for a coffee shop, with pros/cons." Night and day. Don't be past-Me.

**Quick exercise to build skills:** Grab ChatGPT. Prompt: "Here are two thank-you emails: Example 1: 'Thanks for the killer feedback – turned my meh pitch into a winner!' Example 2: 'Appreciate the nudge; closed the deal thanks to you.' Write one for a boss after a project win." Tweak it, rerun, compare. Do three rounds daily – you'll feel the AI bend to your will in a week.

**Last tip: Evaluating AI output.** Read it aloud – does it sound human or like a corporate memo from 1995? Fact-check two claims manually. Then self-critique: "Rewrite this improving clarity and adding one real-world example." It's like editing your own bad haircut.

That's your toolkit, misfits – go make AI your sidekick, not your overlord.

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**I Am GPTed**
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Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," think "asking your robot buddy a smart question." Today, we're leveling up your AI game with tips even I wish I'd known sooner. Let's dive in.

First up: one killer prompting technique – **few-shot prompting**. It's like showing your kid pictures of perfect pancakes before they flip their first one. Instead of a vague "Write a user story," give examples.

**Before (my epic fail):** "Help me write an email to my boss about a project delay." AI spits out some generic snoozer.

**After:** "Here are two good examples: 'As a user, I want one-click login so I can access my account fast without typing passwords.' And 'As a user, I want email notifications so I stay updated on team changes.' Now write one for: a project delay report." Boom – tailored, professional gold. Works on any AI, turns meh into magic. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary"; I say it's just common sense with training wheels.

Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Don't just ask "Give me recipes." Try: "Act as a picky eater's chef. Plan 5 dinners under 30 minutes using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge – broccoli, eggs, cheese. Include shopping list and nutrition basics." Saves your sanity, cuts grocery waste, and hey, I lost 5 pounds pretending my AI was a drill sergeant. Everyday win.

Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts chasing vague dreams**. I did this for months – "Make this better" – and got word salad. Avoid it by being bossy with specifics: word count, tone, format. Admit it, Mal: I once begged Claude to "fix my resume" and got a poet's fever dream. Lesson learned – specificity is your superpower.

Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Gemini or Grok. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad customer emails, then rewrite each as polite pros. My turn: [paste your own]." Do five rounds. You'll spot patterns faster than I spot coffee stains.

Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it**. Paste back: "Rate this on clarity 1-10, fix weaknesses, rewrite better." Turns garbage into gems. No more blind trust in robot wisdom.

That's your toolkit, misfits – go prompt like pros. If this helped, subscribe wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time!

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**Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Few-Shot Magic: Turn AI into Your Personal Tutor"**

**[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe]**

**Mal:** Hey, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today: a killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore myself.

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First up: the **few-shot prompting** technique. It's like showing your kid a picture of a perfect sandwich before handing them the bread – gives the AI examples to copy, so it nails the style and format you want. Tech hype calls it "in-context learning," but screw that; it's cheat codes for better answers.

**Before example** – I once asked ChatGPT: "Write a product description for my coffee mug." Got back a bland wall of text: "This mug holds 12 ounces..." Yawn.

**After** – Few-shot magic: "Write a product description like these two: Example 1: 'This mug isn't just ceramic – it's your morning sidekick, anti-spill wizardry for clumsy heroes.' Example 2: 'Forget fragile fakes; this beast survives dishwashers and your wild coffee rituals.' Now do one for my eco-friendly travel mug." Boom: "This travel mug's your green guardian – vacuum-sealed steel that keeps coffee hot till lunch, BPA-free for guilt-free sips." Night and day, folks. Try it on Claude or Gemini; it's gold.

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Practical use case you haven't considered: **job hunting as a newbie**. Don't just beg for a resume. Few-shot it: Feed AI three examples of killer cover letters tailored to your field, then say, "Match this vibe for my app dev role." Suddenly, you're not "seeking opportunity" – you're the hero they need. I used this to land freelance gigs when I was still figuring out prompts myself. Beats scrolling LinkedIn like a zombie.

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Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader – zero examples, vague asks. "Make it better" gets garbage. I did this for weeks, wasting hours on meh outputs, feeling like the village idiot. Avoid it: Always toss in 2-3 few-shot examples upfront. Keeps things tight.

Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone's notes app. Pick a boring email draft. Few-shot it in Grok: Give two snappy, persuasive versions, then prompt for yours. Tweak and send. Boom – pro communicator in 5 minutes.

Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Play critic**. Ask it to self-critique: "Rate this on clarity, accuracy, and creativity from 1-10. Fix weaknesses." Like hiring a grumpy editor. Spots fluff fast.

That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros.

If you dug this, subscribe wherever you listen – new episodes weekly.

Thanks for tuning in.

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