Lets Talk AI: An Introduction to AI, ChatGPT and Prompting Techniques

In this meeting of Lets Talk AI, we’ll kick things off with the basics: What exactly is AI? In the opening segment, we’ll take a quick look at its history—highlighting key milestones and developments—and explore the current state of artificial intelligence. This overview will provide the foundation for everything that follows, giving you a clear understanding of how AI has evolved and where it’s headed.

From there, we’ll move into an overview of one of the most popular LLMs (Large Language Models), ChatGPT, where you’ll be shown how to navigate its interface and unlock its diverse capabilities. We’ll cover various prompting strategies, including how to use clear instructions, few-shot learning, and chain-of-thought reasoning etc.
Crafting effective prompts isn’t just about giving commands—it’s about understanding how AI processes language and shaping your input to get the most accurate and relevant results. This introduction will cover everything from ChatGPT’s fundamentals to practical prompting techniques.

This meetup is intended to help participants better understand AI fundamentals and explore ways to engage with AI more effectively and creatively.

1. Arrival and Networking

• Welcome: Light refreshments and informal introductions.

2. Opening Remarks

• Host Introduction: Overview of the meetup’s purpose and schedule.

3. AI & Prompting Fundamentals

• Presentation Topics:
• What is AI? – A quick history and current state of AI.
• Introduction to Prompting: How communicating clearly with AI models impacts outcomes.
• Discussion Points:
• The impact of clear vs. vague prompts.
• Real-world examples that illustrate effective prompting.

4. ChatGPT Basics & Functionality Overview

• Introduction to ChatGPT:
• What ChatGPT is and how it fits within the AI landscape.
• A brief walkthrough of its interface and core capabilities.
• Key Functionalities:
• Conversational Capabilities: How ChatGPT maintains context and responds interactively.
• Custom Prompts: Using specific instructions to guide responses.
• Versatility: Examples of tasks—from drafting emails to brainstorming ideas.
• Live Demo (Optional): A quick demonstration showing how to start a conversation and refine prompts for improved outputs.

5. Prompting Techniques Deep Dive

• Overview of Techniques:
• Direct Instructions: Crafting clear and concise commands.
• Few-Shot Learning: Providing examples to guide the model.
• Chain-of-Thought Prompting: Encouraging step-by-step reasoning.
• Contextual Prompts: Using background information effectively.

6. Wrap-Up & Next Steps

• Summary: Recap of key takeaways from the session.
• Announcements: Information on upcoming meetups, additional resources, and learning opportunities.

Venue: Bink 36, Binckhorstlaan 36, C3-48, 2516 BE, Den Haag, NL

We will meet you at the reception area at 6:00 p.m. The Bink 36 building's reception is located beneath a large yellow sign that reads "Bink 36."

There is a bike shed to the side of the Bink 36 building and If you come by car the parking is free for the first 2 hours (meeting is 1.5 hours) and you will find a car park on the side and the back of the Bink 36 building.