ChatGPT can handle a wide range of tasks—from drafting emails and generating ideas to writing code and conducting research—but getting the best results often requires more than a quick question. Many users find that vague or overly broad prompts lead to generic responses that miss the mark. By adopting a few simple techniques, you can guide the AI toward more focused, useful outputs without spending hours rewriting your initial query.

One key approach is to give ChatGPT clear direction about how it should behave. That might mean assigning it a specific role or asking it to probe you for missing details before answering. In other cases, you may find that refining your original prompt with the AI’s help or breaking a complex request into smaller steps leads to far stronger results. Each tactic helps remove ambiguity and ensures that ChatGPT works with the context it needs.

Another way to boost the quality of responses is to request the model’s reasoning or show it an example of the exact output you want. When ChatGPT “thinks out loud” or mirrors a sample summary or template, you gain both transparency and precision. And because initial responses rarely hit the sweet spot on the first try, treating the interaction as an iterative editing process—asking for tweaks to tone, structure, or length—lets you zero in on a final draft that fits your needs.

Finally, it’s important to remember that AI is a partner, not a replacement for human judgment. Always review and fact-check the AI’s suggestions before using them, and add your own anecdotes or insights to give the content a personal touch. With these practices in place, you’ll spend less time wrestling with ChatGPT and more time leveraging its capabilities to get exactly what you need.

Top 10 ChatGPT Tips

1. Assign a Role or Persona

2. Let ChatGPT Ask Clarifying Questions

3. Ask ChatGPT to Refine Your Prompt

4. Break Tasks into Smaller Steps

5. Request Reasoning and Explanations

6. Provide an Example of Desired Output

7. Iterate and Refine with Follow-Up Prompts

8. Specify Audience, Tone, and Format Up Front

9. Brainstorm Multiple Ideas or Perspectives

10. Review, Fact-Check, and Add Your Personal Touch

This episode is a shortened-version of the article "10 ChatGPT Tips and Tricks: How to Use Prompts Effectively", published at JustAINews.com and written by Marco Genaro Palma.

In this episode, we introduce some of the best AI podcasts, as featured in our blog article "Top AI Podcasts." This is a short overview of our top picks — based on the ones we regularly listen to and enjoy.

We mention The TWIML AI Podcast, Google DeepMind: The Podcast, AI in Business, The AI X-risk Research Podcast (AXRP), No Priors, and AI and I.

Best Artificial Intelligence Podcasts is a summary based on an article "Must-Listen Best Artificial Intelligence Podcasts for Tech Enthusiasts" originally published at JustAINews on May, 2025, written by Genaro Palma.

In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking use of AI to uncover the real face of Jesse James, one of America’s most infamous outlaws. By analyzing historic photos with cutting-edge facial recognition technology, researchers have confirmed the authenticity of several images while debunking others long believed to depict James.

Discover how AI bridges past and present, reshaping our understanding of history and the importance of explainability in facial recognition tools. This revelation redefines the legend of Jesse James, setting the stage for an upcoming 2025 documentary.

AI Unmasks Jesse James- Stunning NeThis summary is based on an article "AI Unmasks Jesse James: Stunning New Proof" originally published at JustAINews on December 19, 2024, written by Genaro Palma.

ChatGPT Search is now free for all users, marking a significant move by OpenAI to challenge the search engine landscape dominated by Google. This update makes the AI-powered tool accessible to free-tier users on both desktop and mobile, bringing smarter, faster, and more conversational search capabilities to a broader audience.

What’s new?
ChatGPT Search merges AI with real-time web search, delivering clear, natural-language answers rather than a list of links. Enhanced features include a mobile-friendly design for location-based queries, such as finding restaurants or attractions, complete with images, ratings, and maps—all accessible directly within the app.

Additionally, Advanced Voice Mode allows users to ask spoken questions and receive timely, web-based responses, ideal for real-time needs like directions or public transit schedules. Faster performance and contextual search improvements also ensure users can access trusted sources quickly while still receiving detailed explanations.

OpenAI has emphasized collaboration with publishers like Reuters, Financial Times, and Associated Press to address concerns about content attribution and transparency. Answers include direct links to original sources, supporting journalism while providing users with high-quality information.

This significant update showcases OpenAI’s ambitions to reshape how we search for and consume information, highlighting the growing competition with Google in the evolving AI-driven digital landscape.

This summary is based on the article 'ChatGPT Search Is Now Free: Can It Replace Google?' originally published at JustAINews on December 17, 2024, written by Genaro Palma.