Get the Most Out of ChatGPT: 5 Prompts Recommended by OpenAI

 

OpenAI has shared several prompts that users can employ to maximize the capabilities of ChatGPT. While large language models like ChatGPT respond to natural language queries, the way you phrase your prompts can significantly influence the quality of the answers. Knowing how to ask the AI has become almost as important as the information it provides.

 

Here are five prompts suggested by OpenAI to help users get better and more actionable responses:

 

Prompt 1: Explain for Different Levels of Understanding

Ask ChatGPT to break down any topic for different audiences. For example, you can type:

"Explain quantum computing as if I am five, a college student, and an expert."

 

This allows the AI to tailor its explanation based on knowledge level, providing simple, intermediate, and advanced answers in a single response.

 

Prompt 2: Create Step-by-Step Plans with Immediate Actions

You can ask ChatGPT to generate a detailed plan for any goal and include the very first action to start today. For instance:

"Plan a four-week beginner strength training routine I can do at home with dumbbells. Include a shopping list and today’s first workout."

 

OpenAI notes that this prompt helps generate personalized, actionable plans that users can implement immediately.

 

Prompt 3: Organize Complex Information Clearly

If you have a long email chain, messy notes, or extensive text, you can ask ChatGPT to simplify it. For example:

"Summarize these notes into three key decisions, five action items, and a one-sentence TL;DR."

 

This converts scattered information into a clear, structured format that is easy to use.

 

Prompt 4: Generate Creative Ideas with a Twist

Ask ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas with originality and creativity. For example:

"Give me ten Instagram video ideas to promote a small coffee shop, each with a unique hook or trending concept."

 

This prompt encourages fresh, trend-aware ideas that can be used immediately.

 

Prompt 5: Roleplay to Practice Skills

You can ask ChatGPT to act as a specific professional or role to help you practice. For example:

"Pretend you are a hiring manager. Give me five tough interview questions for a product manager role and critique my answers."

 

OpenAI suggests following up each response with requests like “Can you push this further?” or “Give me three wild alternatives” to unlock even more value.