AI Use Case Thursday: Prompting in 2026
From Generative AI 101 by Emily Laird
June 4, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 294
About this episode
Emily Laird discusses the evolution of AI prompting techniques for 2026, emphasizing the importance of directing AI rather than simply asking.
Host Emily Laird calls time on 2023-style prompting and shows why the real AI skill now is directing, not begging a chatbot for magic. From giant context windows to “lost in the middle” failures, this episode explains how to brief AI with sharper context, better examples, and less corporate soup. Think less wizard robe, more Spielberg with a chainsaw and a very judgmental production assistant.Join the AI Weekly MeetupsConnect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about effective prompting in 2026. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn
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Host: Emily Laird
Topics covered
- AI prompting
- generative AI
- contextual AI
- technology trends
- future of AI
Keywords
- AI
- prompting
- context windows
- generative AI
- technology
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