# #539 Neil: OpenAI Prompting Makes GPT-5.6 Better With Fewer Rules

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Podcast: [AI Fire Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-fire-daily-7354020)
Published: 2026-07-17T05:03:53+00:00
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OpenAI Prompting can get worse when repeated rules and old scaffolding crowd the task. See how GPT-5.6 responds to leaner prompts, which sections deserve space, and how to compare each edit against a stable baseline before keeping it for daily use. 🧩 We’ll Talk About: Why long prompts can weaken GPT-5.6 results What OpenAI recommends keeping and removing How to simplify prompts with a before-and-after case How to structure a practical GPT-5.6 prompt How to test changes against a stable baseline When a new instruction is actually needed Keywords: OpenAI Prompting, GPT-5.6 Prompting, OpenAI Prompting Guide, Leaner Prompts, Prompt Migration, AI Tools. Links: Newsletter: Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter. Our Community: Get 3-level AI tutorials across industries. Join AI Fire Academy: 500+ advanced AI workflows ($14,500+ Value) Our Socials: Facebook Group: Join 295K+ AI builders X (Twitter): Follow us for daily AI drops YouTube: Watch AI walkthroughs & tutorials

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