The Secret to Foolproof AI Prompts: Prompting With Data

I’ve cracked the code to prevent AI from making stuff up.

Photo by Seljan Salimova

Yes, you read that right. No more hallucinations, no more false evidence, just straight-up facts.

And the best part? I didn’t have to change much. All it took was a slight change in the way I prompt.

If you’re ready to learn what it is, let’s dive in.

Data-Driven Prompting

I call it “prompting with data”. If it’s your first time hearing about it, here’s the basic gist:

• Use Template: Instead of describing your task, provide ChatGPT with a response template.
• Include Data: Attach relevant data directly to the prompt. This could be a URL, a PDF, or even simple text.
• Add Directive: Prompt AI to fill the template using the attached data.

Here’s what a prompt using this technique would look like.

Prompt breakdown

The prompt above takes information from the attached PDF and writes an essay following the provided template.