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The Prompt DeskIntroducing Prospera LabsThis episode marks a fresh start for the podcast with new co-host Raman joining Brad after their previous co-host Justin's departure. The conversation introduces Prospera Labs, their AI company, and discusses their vision for the future of the podcast and for AI agents in business.Key Points:Prospera Labs focuses on creating AI agents (they specifically avoid the term "chatbots" due to negative associations with older technology)They offer two main products:An AI receptionist that can be set up in minutes to handle calls and bookingsA...
2024-10-2526 minThe Prompt DeskWhat we learned about LLM’s in a yearIn this one year anniversary episode of the podcast, your show hosts look back on what they have learned and observed over the past year. They made the following observations:Reflection on a year of LLM development: The hosts discuss how the LLM ecosystem has rapidly evolved over the past year, moving from initial hype to a focus on practical applications with demonstrable ROI.Changes in prompt engineering: They note a shift from instruction-based prompting to example-based prompting, finding the latter more reliable.Impact on software development: LLMs have significantly...
2024-10-0221 minThe Prompt DeskValidating Inputs with LLMsIn this thought-provoking episode, AI experts Bradley Arsenault and Justin Macorin delve into the cutting-edge world of input validation using large language models (LLMs). The hosts explore how this innovative approach is transforming traditional data validation methods in software applications.The conversation begins with a look at conventional input validation techniques, primarily relying on regular expressions (RegEx) for basic text field checks. Justin then introduces the concept of using LLMs to validate more complex inputs, such as job titles or descriptions, which go beyond simple character-level validation.Throughout the episode, the hosts discuss the numerous...
2024-09-2523 minThe Prompt DeskWhy you can't automate everything with LLMsIn this episode of Prompt Desk, hosts Bradley Arsenault and Justin Macorin dive into the evolving landscape of AI applications. They explore the shift from full automation dreams to the reality of human-AI collaboration, discussing why guided experiences are proving more effective than autonomous systems. The hosts share insights on designing AI interfaces, managing error rates, and the importance of human oversight in complex AI tasks. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, developer, or business leader, this episode offers valuable perspectives on harnessing the power of large language models while avoiding common pitfalls. Join Bradley and Justin as they unpack...
2024-09-1818 minThe Prompt DeskData Preparation Best Practices for Fine TuningIn this episode of The Prompt Desk podcast, hosts Bradley Arsenault and Justin Macorin dive deep into the world of fine-tuning large language models. They discuss:The evolution of data preparation techniques from traditional NLP to modern LLMsStrategies for creating high-quality datasets for fine-tuningThe surprising effectiveness of small, well-curated datasetsBest practices for aligning training data with production environmentsThe importance of data quality and its impact on model performancePractical tips for engineers working on LLM fine-tuning projectsWhether you're...
2024-09-1120 minThe Prompt DeskMultilingual PromptingHave you ever tried to run a prompt in another language and gotten completely different results? It is a sad truth that our LLM models continue to work best in English. It is something that will probably always remain true because of the dominance of the English language, which ensures that a disproportionate amount of the worlds data is found in English.In this episode of The Prompt Desk, your hosts Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault discuss their relatively brief experiences with trying to get prompts working well in other languages, and provide some tips and tricks...
2024-08-2815 minThe Prompt DeskSafely Executing LLM CodeIn this episode, AI experts Bradley Arsenault and Justin Macon dive deep into the challenges and best practices for safely executing code generated by large language models in a production environment. They discuss key security considerations, containerization techniques, static/dynamic code analysis, and error handling - providing valuable insights for anyone looking to leverage the power of LLMs while mitigating the risks of abuse by AI hackers.---Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt...
2024-08-2118 minThe Prompt DeskHow to Rescue AI Innovation at Big CompaniesIn this episode, we dive into how companies can compete and innovate in the age of AI. We explore the limitations of simple "Generate with AI" buttons and discuss the need for more radical changes in AI implementation. Drawing from Clayton Christensen's work on disruptive innovation, we examine why large organizations struggle with adopting transformative technologies and suggest strategies for both big and small companies to stay competitive. We also touch on the challenges of transitioning traditional business models to AI-driven approaches, the importance of organizational agility, and the potential of modular organizational structures. Whether you're part of a...
2024-08-1419 minThe Prompt DeskHow UX Will Change With Integrated AdviceAre you tired of hearing about agents? Chat-bot this, agent that. It's the only way to apply AI that anyone talks about. But are agents the only way to use LLM technology? Is everything just converging towards conversational interface?In this episode of The Prompt Desk, your show hosts discuss a different way to use cutting edge AI in user-interface design: integrated advice. Using LLMs, we can provide AI driven tips, tricks, hints, and feedback on the open-ended text-boxes in our user interfaces. In everything from writing job descriptions and product descriptions, through to social media posts...
2024-08-0717 minThe Prompt DeskPrompting in Tool ResultsIf you are using systems prompts, chat completions, and tool completions with OpenAI, you might find it challenging to get the model to follow your prompts. If you are like the show hosts, you often find that there are certain instructions that your bot just refuses to listen to!In the latest episode of The Prompt Desk, show host Bradley Arsenault shares with Justin Macorin the latest technique he has been using to improve the reliability of behaviours that the bot refuses to comply with.That new technique is to add additional instructions in prompts...
2024-07-3119 minThe Prompt DeskCan custom chips save AI's power problem?Cutting-edge AI models use a lot of power. It is not uncommon to hear of data centers under construction that require the power output of the largest nuclear reactors all by themselves. Large tech companies used to tout their green credentials - now they quietly buried that message to pursue fortunes in generative AI. In this environmentally conscious episode of The Prompt Desk, your hosts Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault sit down with hardware entrepreneur Raymond Chik to talk about his startup, Untether.ai, to understand what the next generation of AI chips will look like. We dig into...
2024-07-2437 minThe Prompt DeskTowards an Inter-Agent Communication StandardIn this future-looking episode, hosts Bradley Arsenault and Justin Macorin discuss how agents might communicate with each other in the future. Will agents be making HTTP requests to each other? Will agents dial each other up on the phone? Might it be possible that one-hundred years from now, all our AI systems communicate to each-other over plain-text UTF-8 Telnet connections? Brad and Justin discuss what an interagent communication standard might look like. Brad makes the case that plain-text HTTP Post requests, using plain vanilla HTTP headers, will be how most agents talk to each other.---
2024-07-1721 minThe Prompt DeskShould we let prompts write prompts?In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Bradley and Justin explore the intriguing concept of using AI to write prompts for other AI systems. They delve into the paradoxical nature of this idea and discuss potential approaches to make it feasible.The hosts emphasize the importance of having a structured system and well-defined schemas when attempting to automate prompt creation. They argue that abstract prompt generation without context is impractical for real-world applications. Instead, they propose leveraging existing prompts and system knowledge to guide AI in creating new, relevant prompts.Bradley and Justin examine various methods for...
2024-07-1019 minThe Prompt DeskThe Bot DelusionBrad and Justin discuss the gap between AI's perceived capabilities and limitations. We explore common misconceptions about chatbots, discussing pre-defined tasks, integration dependencies, and the importance of clearly defining both what AI can and cannot do. Join us for insights on creating more realistic AI systems and managing expectations.---Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAdd Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault on...
2024-07-0320 minThe Prompt DeskExperiments with the Networking BotIn this episode of The Prompt Desk Podcast, hosts Bradley Arsenault and Justin Macorin dive into the fascinating world of AI-powered networking bots. Bradley shares his experience creating and refining a bot that makes phone calls to schedule lunches and happy hours, using his own voice. The hosts discuss the technical challenges of building such a system, including voice synthesis, conversation AI, and phone infrastructure. They explore the human factors involved in bot interactions, such as building trust and ensuring people take the bot seriously. Bradley and Justin also touch on future improvements and the broader implications for AI...
2024-06-2621 minThe Prompt DeskUsing Agents to Test AgentsIn this cutting-edge episode of The Prompt Desk, your hosts Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault explore innovative techniques for testing AI agents using synthetic data and AI-generated test cases. Discover how to create testing agents that validate the performance of your main AI agent, handle edge cases, ensure proper conversation realignment, and improve overall reliability and robustness.---Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at br...
2024-06-1921 minThe Prompt DeskMuIti Agent EngineeringExplore the current landscape and future possibilities of AI agents with machine learning experts Justin and Brad. They discuss the trade-offs between specialized and general-purpose agents, the importance of domain expertise, and the potential for agent aggregators. The conversation also covers the standardization of agent-to-agent communication and how organizations may adopt and integrate these technologies.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Cons...
2024-06-1220 minThe Prompt DeskTaming Erratic Behavior in AI AgentsAs AI agents powered by large language models become more complex, developers often encounter erratic and unexpected behaviors during testing. From agents falling into infinite loops to models struggling with certain data formats, these issues can be tricky to diagnose and resolve. In this episode, Bradley Arsenault and Justin Macorin explore real-world examples of AI agents going off the rails. They discuss practical techniques like action governors, confusion matrix analysis, minimum task requirements, and targeted fine-tuning to create more robust and reliable agents. Tune in for valuable insights on taming unruly AI from two experienced practitioners at the forefront...
2024-06-0524 minThe Prompt Desk[Bonus] LLMs making Web-Browsing Decisions[Bonus] This is a bonus episode. We had too many unreleased episodes in our backlog, so we decided to give you an extra treat this week! Hope you enjoy it!Join the discussion on how AI agents can intelligently browse websites to retrieve specific information across links and pages. The hosts dive deep into techniques like embedding link text, URL paths, and accessibility attributes to compare against the desired information goal. They explore methods to filter and re-rank links through this embedding approach, accounting for factors like the total number of links per page...
2024-06-0122 minThe Prompt DeskMastering Chat CompletionsGain a better understanding of completion vs. chat completion methods for large language models. Get the scoop on why chat completions are great for building chatbots quick, but can sometimes go off the rails. Learn how to keep your model on track with slick moves like tool completions and throwing a "governor" into the mix.---Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAd...
2024-05-2921 minThe Prompt Desk[Bonus] Non-Engineers and Prompts[Bonus] This is a bonus episode. We had too many unreleased episodes in our backlog, so we decided to give you an extra treat this week! Hope you enjoy it!Dive into the world of prompt engineering for large language models like GPT. This episode explores the important role that non-technical subject matter experts play in developing effective AI prompts and systems. The hosts discuss how domain experts across industries like food, real estate, and medicine are uniquely qualified to label training data, provide contextual knowledge, and design prompts that capture the right tone...
2024-05-2511 minThe Prompt DeskMeasuring Business Results of LLMs with Abi AryanIn this insightful episode, hosts Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault chat with AI expert Abi Aryan to dive deep into the challenges of measuring the business impact of large language model applications. Abby draws from her 8 years of experience deploying and productizing LLMs to provide a comprehensive framework for defining relevant metrics.She emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between engineering and business objectives, highlighting that 76% of machine learning projects fail due to this disconnect. Abby shares practical advice on evaluating LLM performance through a combination of language skills assessment, task-specific metrics, human evaluation, and aligning...
2024-05-2243 minThe Prompt Desk[Bonus] Next iteration of Chat Interfaces[Bonus] This is a bonus episode. We had too many unreleased episodes in our backlog, so we decided to give you an extra treat this week! Hope you enjoy!This episode explores the idea of making large language model interactions more transparent and immersive for users. The hosts discuss the potential of showing intermediate steps and outputs instead of just providing a final result. They envision an interface where the AI agent's process is visualized, such as displaying the generated search terms, rendered search results, visited web pages, and other intermediary steps. This approach...
2024-05-1820 minThe Prompt DeskGPT-4o - Do expectations meet reality?Did you immediately try out the GPT-4o model as soon as it came splashing across your news feed? If you were anything like your show hosts, you quickly realized that it's just one step in the ever-evolving world of AI. This realization might have sparked your curiosity about the future potential of language models and their impact on various industries.In the latest episode of The Prompt Desk, your hosts discuss how our expectations need to be recalibrated —Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, an...
2024-05-1519 minThe Prompt Desk[Bonus] Using Embedding VectorsNote! This is an episode that we found in our archive unreleased. It is one of the earliest episodes we ever recorded, but has so far gone not been listened to. It's not quite the same style as our current episodes, but we thought we'd release it anyway as a special treat for interested listeners!The podcast episode explores the realm of large language models, prompt engineering, and best practices, with a emphasis on discussing word embeddings and their applications. The hosts, Bradley and Justin, reminisce about their initial encounters with word embeddings and how they transformed...
2024-05-1122 minThe Prompt DeskBreaking Down Tasks for AI AgentsIn this insightful episode, hosts Bradley and Justin tackle the challenge of managing expectations when using large language models (LLMs) and AI agents for tasks like content creation and website interactions. They dispel the common misconception that these systems can produce perfect outputs right out of the gate without any human guidance.Instead, the hosts emphasize the importance of breaking down complex workflows into structured components that can be fed to the AI incrementally, just as you would with training an intern. They explore illuminating examples that illustrate how mimicking human thought processes, like scanning website navigation...
2024-05-0821 minThe Prompt DeskHow to protect your LLM against Prompt InjectionsIn this episode, we discuss, how we might protect prompt-based applications and LLMs from prompt injection. We discuss how data validation was done in the 1960s and modern libraries and techniques that can successfully act as a first line of defense against prompt injection. We touch on the idea that using other types of models, such as decision trees, conventional NLP pipelines, embedding models, or neural networks trained on datasets different from typical LLM training data, might be used to validate inputs before sending them to an LLM.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for ev...
2024-05-0122 minThe Prompt DeskHow do we know if Llama 3 is actually any better with Maxime LabonneIf you are anything like us, for 36 hours your Twitter and LinkedIn feeds were set ablaze by claims that Llama 3 is the greatest LLM since sliced bread. But how do we know that is actually the case? How do we separate the hype and noise from the reality? On what basis can we credibly claim that one LLM is better than another?On this episode of The Prompt Desk, Justin Macorin and I brought on LLM expert Maxime Labonne, who has developed the open-source package LLM-autoeval. In the episode, he shares with us the techniques researchers are...
2024-04-2434 minThe Prompt DeskThe Importance of Decomposition in Prompt EngineeringAs AI language models become increasingly powerful, more and more people are discovering the potential of well-crafted prompts to boost productivity and solve complex problems. Justin and Brad share their expertise on designing effective prompts that adhere to rigorous engineering principles. They highlight real-world examples of prompts that have yielded impressive results and provide valuable insights into the art and science of prompt engineering. We discuss decomposing problems into manageable steps, offering strategies to optimize this process for maximum efficiency.Check out the latest episode of The Prompt Desk to learn more about decomposition and prompts.
2024-04-1716 minThe Prompt DeskHow LLM’s have changed MLOps with Andy McMahonWhat is LLM and ML Ops? How has the field of MLOps changed with the introduction of LLM models? What is the emerging field of Prompt Ops? How should we measure the effectiveness of our models in production? To answer these questions, we invited MLOps expert Andrew McMahon to chat.Check out Andrew's LinkedIn, Twitter, and book using these links:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-p-mcmahon/ Twitter/X - @electricweegieBook - https://packt.link/w3JKL—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Ge...
2024-04-1044 minThe Prompt DeskA Process for Prompt ExperimentationExplore the current landscape and future possibilities of AI agents with machine learning experts Justin and Brad. They discuss the trade-offs between specialized and general-purpose agents, the importance of domain expertise, and the potential for agent aggregators. The conversation also covers the standardization of agent-to-agent communication and how organizations may adopt and integrate these technologies.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Cons...
2024-04-0323 minThe Prompt DeskPrompt Injections to Coerce any LLM to do Anything You Want with Jonas GeipingPrompt Injections might be the single biggest risk to the deployment of LLM systems. In this episode of The Prompt Desk, your host Bradley Arsenault sits down with researcher Jonas Geiping to talk about his research on LLM security.Jonas and his colleagues have found optimization techniques that allow them to find prompts that they can put into any LLM model that can make it do anything. The open-ended nature of the AI security flaws they have found pose serious risks to pretty much any company adopting LLM technology.See the paper: "Coercing LLMs to...
2024-03-2742 minThe Prompt DeskIs Your AI Really an Agent?Explore the six essential components that define an AI agent in 2024, including input/output, memory, loops and recursion, third-party actions, and comprehension. Join Brad and Justin as they discuss the criteria needed for a sophisticated AI system to be considered an agent, and how these requirements contribute to realizing the sci-fi vision of AI depicted in movies.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at b...
2024-03-2019 minThe Prompt DeskAI Agents in the Enterprise with Alan WunscheAre you wondering how LLM Agents can be applied in large enterprises? Are we all going to become managers to teams of AI systems, cobbled together like a rag-tag group of robot butlers? In the latest episode of The Prompt Desk, hosts Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault sit down with Alan Wunsche to talk about the deployment and rollout of AI agents in enterprise business environments.Check out Alans' Book Agentware here: https://www.amazon.com/AGENTWARE-Unveiling-Future-Humanitys-Tomorrow/dp/1738297403—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt En...
2024-03-1345 minThe Prompt DeskProgramming 10x Faster with AI AugmentationIn this episode of The Prompt Desk, hosts Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault discuss the various ways they have been using coding assistants, such as Github Copilot, in order to boost their productivity as software developers. The two exchange ideas, thoughts and techniques on how to better use these tools.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAdd Justin Maco...
2024-03-0726 minThe Prompt DeskPrompt Design for AI Art with Sachin KamathJoin us with Sachin Kamath as we explore how to use AI in creative projects effectively and how we may effectively integrate AI into existing workflows, significantly enhancing productivity and creative output. We discuss frameworks for advanced prompting, ethical considerations, and best practices in AI.Consistent Character GPT:https://chat.openai.com/g/g-a9JivI0y2-consistent-character-gpt-fast-high-qualityAI Bootcamp for Creatives:https://maven.com/ai-lemon-academy/generative-ai-training-for-creativesYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ailemonacademy—Continue listening to Th...
2024-02-2842 minThe Prompt DeskVoodo in Prompt EngineeringDoes Voodo in prompt engineering exist? The evolution from manual prompt crafting to automated refinement and optimization in AI interactions marks a transition from art to science. Let's discuss how initial natural language inputs transform, improving communication with large language models for more precise and effective outputs. Join us as we explore the fascinating process of refining prompts for AI, highlighting the blend of creativity and technical precision in advancing AI interactions.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai...
2024-02-2113 minThe Prompt DeskUsing LLMs to Generate Source Code: Part 2This episode discusses improving code generation with LLMs by dynamically extracting functions and context, using techniques like Python's inspect modules and JavaScript's toString. The goal is to produce code that integrates well with existing projects, enhancing customization and practicality.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAdd Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault on LinkedIn.Please fill out our...
2024-02-1417 minThe Prompt DeskLLM System Engineering with Denys LinkovJoin us as we explore the advancements and challenges in implementing Retriever-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for document retrieval and summarization, examining selective information inclusion, re-ranking strategies, and the importance of document parsing and query pre-processing. We discuss with Denys Linkov the practical applications, benefits, and considerations of RAG-based solutions in improving information retrieval accuracy and relevance.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at brad...
2024-02-0746 minThe Prompt DeskWhy AI is NOT a competitive advantageDon't miss out on our discussion about the critical factors of expert domain knowledge, intellectual property, and the impact of first-mover advantage. These factors remain the most important competitive advantages, even in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAdd Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault on LinkedIn.Please fill out our listener surv...
2024-01-3115 minThe Prompt DeskPrompt injection and LLM Security a Deep Dive with Peter GostevIn today's world, application security is more important than ever before. One of the most significant risks to application security is prompt injection. It can cause irreparable damage to your business. That's why it's critical to understand the various injection techniques, their impact on your business, and how you can mitigate the risks.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAd...
2024-01-2441 minThe Prompt DeskWhy Small Language Models are Going to Eat the WorldLet's discover the rise of local Small Language Models (SLMs), contrasting them with their larger, internet-dependent counterparts - LLMs. We discuss real-world applications like Google Maps, in-browser neural networks, and Apple Photos, examining the benefits of local installation for speed, reliability, privacy, and cost, and address the challenges and opportunities for engineers in this evolving landscape.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at brad...
2024-01-1720 minThe Prompt DeskData-free Quality Analysis of Deep Neural Nets with Charles H. MartinIn this episode, we interview Charles H Martin about his open-source Weight Watcher project ( found here https://weightwatcher.ai/ ), which provides ways to test the quality and fit of deep neural networks without having to rely upon a validation dataset. Given the scarcity of high-quality data and the complexity of modern multi-stage ML training and deployment pipelines, this technique could prove to be extremely valuable to any AI engineer, and we were interested to learn more.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security....
2024-01-1153 minThe Prompt DeskWhy AI Systems are More Complex than they SeemArtificial Intelligence (AI) systems are often considered magical, but they are actually composed of several components, with LLMs being only one of them. It is essential to understand that AI systems utilize a range of components, including classification models, transformers, code execution, API calls, and IO read/write file calls, among others, to enhance their functionality. These components work together to provide AI systems with the required functionality, which is crucial to their overall success.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Ch...
2024-01-0321 minThe Prompt DeskHow LLM-based Logic can Revolutionize Product DesignConditional logic powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) is transforming the traditional if/else statements in software applications, enabling quicker and more efficient integration of AI-based conditional logic. This advancement significantly enhances non-technical specialists' ability to customize complex applications easily.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAdd Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault on LinkedIn.Please fill out...
2023-12-2718 minThe Prompt DeskNatural Language APIsShould computers talk English to eachother? This podcasts discusses how computers can use natural language queries to execute API and database calls. Join us as we discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future potential of natural language processing in computer communication.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAdd Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault on LinkedIn.Please fill out...
2023-12-1320 minThe Prompt DeskPrompt Development Lifecycle: Part 1Dive deep into the world of prompt development where we break down the different steps of developing prompt-based applications. From your first prompt to a fine-tuned version, we unravel the intricacies of prompt engineering, exploring how to effectively craft, test, and refine prompts to optimize interaction and functionality in AI-driven applications.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad’s AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAdd Just...
2023-12-0616 minThe Prompt DeskVectors and Embeddings: Unlocking the Potential of Large Language ModelsDive deep into the world of word embeddings and vectors as Justin and Brad explore their crucial impact in the development of large language models (LLMs). Join them as they unravel different use cases, best practices and impacts of these models.
2023-11-3029 minThe Prompt DeskUsing LLMs to Generate Source Code: The First StepDive deep into the world of using Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate source code as we explore the importance of types and schema definitions. Join us as we discuss the challenges of generating accurate and reliable code, the role of types and schema in improving code quality, and how LLMs can be leveraged to enhance the development process. Whether you're a developer looking to optimize your code generation or a researcher interested in the potential of LLMs in software engineering, this episode provides valuable insights into the intersection of AI and programming.—Continue listening to...
2023-11-1617 minThe Prompt DeskDid OpenAI really just kill 1,000 Startups?Dive deep into OpenAI's newest press release as we discuss and examine the implications of their newest features, and draw parallels with past tech giants like AOL, Netscape, and Apple's Flashlight application. Join us for a thought-provoking journey through the evolution of AI and technology.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brad's AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.meAdd Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault on LinkedIn.
2023-11-0824 minThe Prompt DeskSandwich Prompts: Instructions, Data, and Everything in BetweenDive deep into how instruction and data placement can have a significant impact on prompt and output quality. Join us as we explore how we use statistics to measure prompt quality and what data and instruction placements yield the best success.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brads AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.me.Add Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault on LinkedIn.Please fill ou...
2023-11-0222 minThe Prompt DeskPrompt Size: Best Practices From Zero-Shot to Few-Shot PromptsDive deep into the art of prompt engineering as Brad and Justin share their personal experiences with machine learning models, unravel the mysteries of why shorter prompts often yield better results and the nuances of zero-shot vs. few-shot prompts. Whether you're seeking to understand the neural network mechanics or looking for best practices in crafting your own prompts, this episode sheds light on the intricacies of achieving the best model performance. Join us in exploring how to strike the balance between detail and efficiency in prompt design.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for ev...
2023-10-2513 minThe Prompt DeskDecoupling for Clarity: The Future of Prompt-Based DevelopmentDive into the world of prompt deleveopment best practices as we explore the importance of decoupling prompts from source code. Learn about the challenges of hard-coding, the rising trends in the realm of prompts engineering, and how proper decoupling can foster collaboration, clarity, and future-proof your projects.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brads AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.me.Add Justin Macorin and Bradley Arsenault on...
2023-10-1717 minThe Prompt DeskDecoding LLM Quality: From Unit Testing to User FeedbackDive deep into the nuances of measuring the quality of Large Language Model (LLM) prompts, as we explore past methodologies, and evaluate both qualitative assessments and large-scale testing techniques. Join us as we discuss the challenges of traditional metrics, the role of user feedback, and brainstorm new ways to gauge generative model performance.—Continue listening to The Prompt Desk Podcast for everything LLM & GPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, and LLM Security.Check out PromptDesk.ai for an open-source prompt management tool.Check out Brads AI Consultancy at bradleyarsenault.me.Ad...
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