Chapter 3 · Lesson 2 of 4
Why Context Matters in AI Prompts
Give It Context
The model only knows what is in its training data plus what you put in the prompt. Context is the background it needs to do your task well: who the audience is, what the situation is, and any source material.
Compare "Write a welcome message" with "Write a welcome message for new volunteers at a weekend food bank. Most are students. Mention where to park."
The second prompt gives the model the details a human helper would ask for.
Quick check
Background details like audience, situation, and source material are called ______.
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