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Galaxy Brain Prompt Engineering With Mega Prompts

How to use AI to solve complex problems in real-life, inspired by NASA.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is accused of many things: it’s just hype, the responses are too damn inconsistent, or they’re not capable. However, research clearly shows that GPT-4 has advanced reasoning abilities, to the point of passing the bar exam and scoring in the 90th percentile.

In this article, we’re going to take a look at one of the most important techniques to unlock the full capabilities of AI, the mega prompt. Galaxy brains at NASA have showcased the boundless possibilities of mega prompts through its open-source project BIDARA, which unlocks much of GPT-4's promised creativity and reasoning abilities.

The Rise of Mega Prompts

Since the release of ChatGPT, chatter in the tech space has been dominated by artificial intelligence. Despite the massive hype, most industries and professionals don’t yet understand the potential of large language models (LLMs) — it’s beyond what most people think it is.

As a prompt engineer, part of my job is teaching people how to use AI effectively. Most people are still taking baby steps, crafting basic instructions and modest queries, often with disappointing results.