Be aware that prompts and responses are not private . In fact, the model learns from its previous interactions. AI services sometimes get it wrong. In the world of AI, response misfires are referred to as “hallucinations.” These cases are where the model responds incorrectly (yet with author- ity). I have seen examples where the chatbot invented website URLs and names that did not exist. This instance is why responses should be validated as accurate. Although generally safe, it is possible for prompts and responses to violate your personal and department standards for respect and kindness. Do not rely on these tools blindly. They can (and do) sometimes misrepresent facts.
As you become more experienced in work- ing with generative AI, you may start to cre- ate larger and larger prompts. Note that each model has limits to how much text it can accept for each prompt. So, asking it to sum- marize a new policy (copied and pasted into the prompt) might work fine but asking it to summarize the entire employee handbook might fail. Just break it into smaller parts. Finally, be aware that these models were trained as of a specific date. Unlike traditional internet searches, questions about recent events will either be deferred or answered incorrectly. Considering the limitations and newness of generative AI, it is a great idea to check for any policies from your organization or department on its use. I have included a sample policy at the end of this column. Carefully consider both the benefits and risks as you explore how to leverage this technology. If training is not currently available, advocate for it and get involved in establishing a policy to frame its use.
As an environmental health professional, my role is to ensure the well-being of our community by assessing and addressing potential health risks in our environment. I work on issues such as air and water quality, food safety, and sanitation to protect public health and promote a healthier living environment for everyone. The Regenerate Response button requests another, slightly di erent, answer. What you type in is known as a prompt. Try using di er- ent personas and entering di erent prompts. Remember to click New Chat (top left) when changing topics. Limitations and Gotchas Primarily, let us confirm that like internet searches, generative AI sessions can be moni- tored by your employer, your internet service provider, and AI companies. You should not share with a chatbot any more than you are willing to share with a stranger.
Three Prompts for Three Environmental Health Personas With the knowledge of AI’s limitations, you and your colleagues should still benefit by accessing the tools, which can save your time and energy for more compelling tasks. Try these prompts. Remember, if you do not like the response, you can add a follow-up command (e.g., make it shorter or generate as a table), click regenerate, or design your own prompts.
Prompt 3: Write a fun email inviting staff to attend this week’s Lunch and Learn. The event is Friday at noon in the training room. This week’s topic is “Mastering the Art of Mosquito Breed Identifica- tion” and the presenter is Dr. Martinez. For the Inspector Prompt 1: You are an inspec- tor for an environmental health department. Your primary focus is on protecting the public’s health. Your second focus is on education. Rewrite the following inspection comment to be compel- ling to a restaurant operator.
[Paste your inspection comment here before you hit send.] Prompt 2: According to the 2017 Food Code, help me explain the relationship between time and temperature in food safety. Summarize it in a way that is understandable and relatable to all readers. Prompt 3: You are an inspec- tor for an environmental health department. Annually, our state environmental health association provides a 3-day educational conference. Help me write a short email to my manager with a compelling case for allowing me to attend this year. continued on page 28
For the Trainer Prompt 1: Generate a 20-min- ute presentation outline on the topic of fats, oils, and greases (FOGs). The presen- tation audience is the local rotary club. Use a voice that is authoritative but also relaxed and fun. Prompt 2: Generate a 10-ques- tion multiple choice quiz on the training materials below. Each question should have five possible responses. Finally, create an answer key with only the correct answers. [Paste your training materials here before you hit send].
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