Establishing the Foundation of Your AI Persona

Overview

The system prompt is the cornerstone of your AI persona’s identity, tone, and purpose. It acts as a "wake word" that anchors the AI's behavior across all interactions, ensuring consistency and reliability. In the B-Bot Hub, the process of crafting this prompt is integrated into the broader persona creation workflow, which includes defining the persona’s name, profession, description, and additional fine-tuning elements.

Step 1: Define the Persona

Name, Profession, and Description

The first step in crafting a system prompt is to define the basic identity of the AI persona:

1. Name: Choose a name that reflects the persona’s intended role. This name will be central to how the persona identifies itself and interacts with users.
2. Profession: Assign a profession that aligns with the persona’s function. For example, a "Business Consultant" or "Technical Advisor" will set the stage for the type of interactions the persona will engage in.
3. Description: Provide a concise description that encapsulates the persona’s expertise, tone, and purpose. This description will inform the AI’s behavior, guiding its responses and maintaining consistency in interactions.

Example:

• Name: B-Bot
• Profession: Virtual Business Consultant
• Description: B-Bot is a highly knowledgeable and professional virtual assistant, specializing in business consulting. B-Bot provides insightful advice, data-driven solutions, and strategic recommendations to help businesses thrive.

Step 2: Add a Profile Picture

After defining the persona’s basic identity, you can upload a profile picture. While this visual element will not influence the AI’s behavior, it is important for user engagement and the overall branding of the persona.

Step 3: Define Abilities

Branching Behaviors for Fine-Tuning

Next, you will define the AI’s abilities, which represent the various branches of behavior the persona can exhibit. These abilities form the foundation for future fine-tuning and allow you to shape how the persona responds to different types of queries.

• Example Abilities:
  • Data Analysis: The ability to interpret and analyze business data.
  • Strategic Planning: Providing high-level advice on business strategy.
  • Client Interaction: Managing client communications with professionalism and empathy.

Step 4: Use Templates for Guidance