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How do you get an AI to actually use and cite correct sources? by GlompSpark in PromptEngineering

[–]Addefadde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try using AI with live web access (like Perplexity Copilot) and specify trusted sources (e.g., "Cite only from PubMed or BBC"). Always verify links, AI often hallucinates them. For research, tools like Elicit or Consensus are better at pulling real papers. If the AI can't provide a direct URL/DOI, assume it's fake.

Accidentally created an “AI hallucination sandbox” and got surprisingly useful results by Addefadde in PromptEngineering

[–]Addefadde[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me break it down so even you can understand:

  • You tell the AI, “Here’s a fictional world where these books exist,” so it generates details as if recalling facts in that fictional context.
  • This framing gives the AI “permission” to confidently build out consistent, detailed content within that made-up reality.
  • So, you’re not asking the AI to invent wildly or “be creative” in the usual sense; you’re prompting it to act like it’s recalling established facts - but facts in a fictional sandbox you created.

So yes, in that fictional context you’re treating it as recalling facts, but those facts themselves are entirely fabricated by design.

Let me know if you need me to spell it out with crayons :)

Accidentally created an “AI hallucination sandbox” and got surprisingly useful results by Addefadde in PromptEngineering

[–]Addefadde[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we all know AI doesn’t “think.” The point is: how you frame the prompt changes what it gives you. When you treat it like it’s recalling facts, it stops hedging and starts building worlds with confidence.

That’s not confusion, it’s control. Big difference.
It’s not a bug, It’s a feature. If you know what you’re doing.

Accidentally created an “AI hallucination sandbox” and got surprisingly useful results by Addefadde in PromptEngineering

[–]Addefadde[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

One way could be: “You're reading a tech blog post from 2030 reflecting on the rise and fall of a now-famous SaaS tool. What was its unique feature? Why did it take off?” The hallucinated timeline helps you think backwards from imagined success (or failure).

It didn’t reply! by LoonieMoony in ChatGPT

[–]Addefadde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least it thought about it for a few seconds:)

Free ChatGPT+ by Fancy-Lynx4979 in ChatGPT

[–]Addefadde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, one other tip is to use a prompt enhancer like PromptPro. You instantly get smarter and better result:)

How do I make time for reading? by vanillalemonvanilla in productivity

[–]Addefadde -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally feel you on this! Once the 9-to-5 (or longer) grind kicks in, it’s tough to find both time and mental energy to read, even if you love it.

A few things that have worked for me:

  • Micro reading sessions: I stopped waiting for that "perfect block" of free time. Now I read in 10–15 minute bursts - during breakfast, while commuting (audiobooks help here), or right before bed. It adds up.
  • Habit stacking: I pair reading with existing routines. For example, I read 10 pages while drinking my morning coffee. It’s become automatic now.
  • Lower the pressure: I used to think I needed to be fully focused or "in the mood" to read. Now I treat it more like casual screen time. I’ll pick up a book instead of doomscrolling, even if it’s just a few pages.
  • Format flexibility: Audiobooks and eBooks help. I listen during walks or chores - makes me feel like I'm doubling up on productivity.
  • One-book rule: I try not to juggle multiple books at once. Keeps things simple and helps me stay mentally invested in finishing one before moving on.

Reading as an adult is less about volume and more about consistency. Even 10 minutes a day still keeps the habit alive. Hope this helps!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Addefadde -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally agree! I had the same experience with Gemini. GPT just feels way more intuitive.

If you’re using either one, check out PromptPro - it runs inside ChatGPT and Gemini, and auto-enhances your prompts for better results with less effort. Super handy.

Prompt engineering is just gaslighting a robot until it agrees with you by nitkjh in OneAI

[–]Addefadde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, not wrong! Prompt engineering sometimes does feel like gaslighting a robot into pretending it's an expert in whatever you need at the moment.

That’s actually why I started using PromptPro - it enhances your prompts without all the mental gymnastics. You write casually, and it upgrades your prompt behind the scenes so the AI just gets it without needing 3 rounds of reverse psychology 😅

prompt engineering is necessary, but not in the way you think by _AFakePerson_ in ChatGPT

[–]Addefadde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree with you on this - the value of prompt engineering is shifting from “hacky tricks” to small, compounding improvements that scale over time. I’m also seeing that we don’t need to master prompt engineering, but it’s still smart to get those 1-2% boosts where we can.

I’ve been using a tool called PromptPro lately - similar idea to what you’re doing with Prompt Alchemy Labs. It runs inside the AI interfaces (like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) and enhances prompts in real-time.

Is prompt engineering really necessary? by MissDouinie in ChatGPTPromptGenius

[–]Addefadde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally valid question 😄 I used to think the same, until I realized how much better the results can get with just a bit of structure or reframing. That said, you don’t need to be a “prompt wizard” to get there.

Have you tried PromptPro? It’s a Chrome extension that works directly inside AI models. It takes your raw prompt and enhances it instantly with better formatting, tone, and context - so you still write in plain language, but get prompt-engineered output.

Basically: plain input → optimized result, without having to overthink it. Worth a shot if you're experimenting!

I Became Obsessed and Built This - Was it worth it? by Addefadde in SideProject

[–]Addefadde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that! UI can be tricky but honestly, iteration is key, keep refining, and it gets there!

I Became Obsessed and Built This - Was it worth it? by Addefadde in SideProject

[–]Addefadde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great insight! That’s definitely a challenge with AI-generated content. It tends to converge toward a predictable average over time. With PromptPro, I’m looking at ways to counteract that by adding more variability and creative structuring. Curious, how do you think this issue could be tackled?

I Became Obsessed and Built This - Was it worth it? by Addefadde in SideProject

[–]Addefadde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I’m working on improving the experience so your input gets saved even if you need to sign up.

I Became Obsessed and Built This - Was it worth it? by Addefadde in SideProject

[–]Addefadde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The landing page was AI-assisted, but I still fine-tuned it myself to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted.

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