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Constraints
Constraints define the rules AI must follow. They prevent unwanted output and keep responses focused on what you actually need.
Effective Constraints
- Length: 'Keep the response under 80 words.'
- Vocabulary: 'Avoid technical jargon. Use plain English throughout.'
- Tone: 'Use a formal, professional tone. No casual language.'
- Scope: 'Focus only on the login functionality. Do not discuss the database design.'
- Content: 'Do not include pricing information or product comparisons.'
- Format: 'Use bullet points only. No paragraphs.'
- Style: 'Match the tone of the sample email I provided.'
Constraint Best Practices
Add constraints that are genuinely important.
Do not add constraints as an afterthought.
Avoid conflicting constraints.
Conflicting constraints example:
'Be very detailed BUT keep it under 50 words.'
This is impossible to satisfy fully. Choose one.
The best constraints are specific:
- Not 'be brief' but 'under 100 words'
- Not 'use simple language' but 'no terms above a 10th-grade reading level'
- Not 'be professional' but 'use formal business writing style'
Deep Learning ⊂ Machine Learning ⊂ Artificial Intelligence
Key Takeaways
- Constraints define rules the AI must follow
- Common constraints: length, vocabulary, tone, scope, content, format
- Be specific: 'under 80 words' is better than 'be brief'
- Avoid conflicting constraints; they force AI to compromise
- Add only constraints that genuinely matter for your use case
Key Takeaways
- Constraints define the rules AI must follow.
- Length: 'Keep the response under 80 words.'
- Vocabulary: 'Avoid technical jargon. Use plain English throughout.'
- Tone: 'Use a formal, professional tone. No casual language.'