# AI Use Case Thursday: Prompting in 2026

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Podcast: [Generative AI 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/generative-ai-101-6932184)
Published: 2026-06-04T10:13:00+00:00
Episode link: https://generativeai101.podbean.com/e/ai-use-case-thursday-prompting-in-2026/
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## Resource

Host Emily Laird calls time on 2023-style prompting and shows why the real AI skill now is directing, not begging a chatbot for magic. From giant context windows to “lost in the middle” failures, this episode explains how to brief AI with sharper context, better examples, and less corporate soup. Think less wizard robe, more Spielberg with a chainsaw and a very judgmental production assistant.Join the AI Weekly MeetupsConnect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about effective prompting in 2026. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

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