Being Too Vague or Ambiguous

If your prompt is unclear or too broad, the AI may not know what you want, leading to irrelevant or generic answers.

Why This Happens

• AI models rely on the details you provide. Vague prompts leave too much room for interpretation.
• The AI may default to generic or overly broad responses if it can't determine your intent.

Examples

• Vague: "Tell me about history."

• Better: "Summarize the main causes of World War II in three bullet points."

• Vague: "Help me with my essay."

• Better: "Suggest three ways to improve the introduction of my essay about climate change."

How to Avoid

• Be specific about your topic, format, and audience.
• State exactly what you want to know or achieve.
• If you want a particular style, length, or format, mention it.

Best Practices

• Before submitting, reread your prompt and ask: "Would someone else know exactly what I want?"
• If the AI's answer is too broad, refine your prompt with more details.

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Clear, specific prompts lead to more useful and relevant AI responses.