Beginner's Guide to AI

Learn how to actually use ChatGPT and Claude in 5 minutes

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What is AI?

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a computer assistant that can read, write, and answer questions like a human. The most popular AI tools are chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. You can start for free — just sign up and chat away.

💡 If it's your first time, try ChatGPT (chat.openai.com). It works great in any language.
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What is a prompt?

A prompt is the 'instruction' you give to AI. The same task can produce vastly different results depending on how you ask. Good prompts clearly state → what you want, who it's for, and what format you need.

💡 Bad: 'Write an email.' Good: 'Write a polite 5-sentence email to my boss requesting time off.'
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Copy and use right away

Copy a prompt from this site → paste it into ChatGPT or Claude → fill in the blanks for your situation → send. That's 4 steps. Not sure where to start? Filter by 'Beginner' first.

💡 The copy button on each card automatically saves the prompt to your clipboard.
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5 tips for better results

1) Be specific — say '5 sentences, friendly tone' instead of 'write well' 2) Give context — 'I'm a marketer targeting customers in their 30s' 3) Show examples — 'In this style: ...' 4) If it's not great — say 'shorter' or 'more friendly' as a follow-up 5) One thing at a time — too many requests at once lowers quality

💡 AI remembers your conversation, so follow-ups like 'rewrite shorter' work.
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Start with recommended prompts

You're ready! Akashic Record's 'Beginner' prompts are curated for everyday situations: emails, reports, social media posts, cover letters, and more. Pick a card you like, copy it, and paste into AI.

💡 If you find one helpful, hit ❤️ and leave a review — it helps others.

Ready to start?

Browse beginner prompts or pick by scenario