We sat down with Dr. Jules White, Professor of Computer Science at Vanderbilt and Director of the university’s Initiative on the Future of Learning & Generative AI, to discuss the rise of GenAI and the importance of prompt engineering in utilizing large language models like ChatGPT. He emphasizes that GenAI is not just a passing trend but a fundamental skill that everyone should learn.

Dr. White also shares:

Best practices for incorporating GenAI into higher education and the workplace
Beginner-friendly prompts for everyday use of ChatGPT
Advice for business leaders on optimizing talent and tech agility

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Dr. White created one of the first and largest online courses for prompt engineering. Together with a second free course on advanced data analysis of ChatGPT, his courses have reached more than 250,000 students worldwide.

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The Power of Prompt Engineering with Dr. Jules White