# How to make AI give you exactly what you need, not everything it knows

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Podcast: [strAIght talk: AI tips for Amazonians](https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-talk-ai-tips-for-amazonians-7740235)
Published: 2026-03-06T23:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Three pages of text when you needed three bullet points. Sound familiar? An Ops Tech Solutions leader cracked the code on getting AI to give you exactly what you asked for — no more, no less. Listen to find out how guardrails and constraints can fix that. Guest: Connor McIntyre, Ops Tech Solutions Leader Note: Some tools, resources, and internal references discussed in this podcast may only be accessible to Amazon employees. Disclaimer: The views, techniques, and tool preferences shared in this podcast represent the personal experiences and opinions of the host and guests. Always follow your organization’s security and compliance guidelines when implementing AI solutions.

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