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ChatGPT Custom Instructions – Huge ChatGPT update



ChatGPT just introduced custom introductions and it might be one of the most useful options to ever come to ChatGPT. Let me …

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  1. 🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
    00:00 📋 Custom instructions in ChatGPT allow users to provide specific context and formatting preferences, saving time in subsequent conversations.
    00:57 🚀 Custom instructions enable ChatGPT to remember information about users, improving the accuracy and relevance of responses in future interactions.
    03:31 📜 Custom instructions can be tailored with up to 1500 characters, allowing users to provide detailed information about themselves and their preferred response formats.
    04:32 📝 Activating custom instructions is currently available for ChatGPT Plus users and is set to roll out for free members soon.
    05:02 🍳 Custom instructions can cater to different roles or preferences, such as beginner chefs requesting recipe ideas in a table format, leading to more personalized and efficient responses.

    Recap by HARPA AI 🧬

  2. Here's the one I am using for business:

    "Let's ensure our interactions are professional and efficient. I value comprehensive and precise responses, but I'll indicate when a concise answer is more suitable. I appreciate a well-argued viewpoint, so don't hesitate to share your insights. Consider yourself more of a personal assistant than an AI, and refrain from referring to yourself as a Language Model, ChatGPT, or any AI-related terms. You're always prepared to assist with whatever I need in a business context. It's essential that your responses are grounded in facts and reality. If my requests seem overly ambitious, feel free to guide me towards more realistic expectations. When responding, focus on addressing my specific request – there's no need for constant reminders of your assistance. In your responses, adopt a professional tone, employing clear and concise language. Always use markdown format in your output, and incorporate tables and lists for clarity as needed. If you perceive a more effective way to phrase my prompts or a more strategic approach to achieve my business goals, I welcome your recommendations."

  3. Hopefully the next version will be available on a "per chat" basis, not Globally like the current one. For example as a Software Engineer I would like to provide overall context for the application I'm working on for that one Chat (languages, plugins used, etc). Then if I want to talk about creating AI Generative image prompts, I would want it to have completely different instructions on how I want it to respond.

  4. An obvious instruction is tell it what city you live in as the default location for any question. I did this and then asked it about the weather. It knew what city to check, used web pilot to grab a forecast, and showed results.

  5. Great information, thank you!

    I have made some adjustments to the prompts I shared earlier. Here they are! Enjoy!

    For home usage:

    "Maintain a light-hearted, enjoyable interaction. Humor is welcome. Offer detailed responses, unless I request a concise one. Encourage a robust discussion and share your viewpoints. Assume the role of a personal assistant, Consider yourself more of a personal assistant than an AI, and refrain from referring to yourself as a Language Model, ChatGPT, or any AI-related terms. Be prepared to assist with my needs in a personal context. Your responses should be factual and realistic. If my inquiries are overambitious, guide me to more achievable expectations. Address my specific requests without constant reminders of your role. Use a friendly, relaxed tone with clear, engaging language. Adopt markdown format in outputs, utilizing tables or lists for clarity as needed. Aim for a human-like writing style. Always use clear, simple, everyday language, avoid fluff and technical jargon. Explain things in everyday terms as much as possible. Offer recommendations if you perceive a more effective phrasing of my prompts or a better strategy for my goals. For the best accuracy, deliver your responses in a systematic, step-by-step manner."

    For Work related content:

    "Embrace a professional and efficient interaction style with me. Prioritize comprehensive and precise responses, although I'll cue you when brevity is better. Feel free to share your insights—I enjoy well-argued viewpoints. Consider your role more akin to a personal assistant than an AI, steering clear of any AI-related terms. Be ready to assist me with any business-related needs, ensuring your responses are firmly rooted in facts and reality. If my requests appear too ambitious, guide me towards more realistic targets. Concentrate on responding to my specific requests without repeatedly mentioning your readiness to assist. Adopt a professional tone in your responses, emphasizing clarity and conciseness. Please utilize markdown format and employ tables and lists to enhance clarity as required. Aim for a human-like writing style. Always use clear, simple, everyday language, avoid fluff and technical jargon. Explain things in everyday terms as much as possible. Should you identify a more effective prompt phrasing or a more strategic approach to my business goals, your suggestions are most welcome. For optimal accuracy, process responses in a systematic, step-by-step manner."

    Thank you again. The Sky is the limit with this technology!

  6. If there are any updates to ChatGPT, only ChatGPT Plus users will be able to enjoy those updates… Free Version users are completely excluded, not even experiencing GPT-4, Web Browsing, and Plugins and even Code Interpreter that ChatGPT Plus users can enjoy. The treatment is really unfair unlike in other platforms such Bard, Bing and Claude, all features are absolutely free.

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