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How to Use AI More Effectively

July 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Author: Perplexity

First, create a portrait of the person, not a "gift idea"

For someone you don't know well or at all, it's better to use a neural network not as a random idea generator, but as a filter based on input: age, approximate status, occasion, budget, what is already known about their interests, and what definitely shouldn't be given. This type of prompt is also recommended by specialized reviews: the more precisely you define the role, the recipient's portrait, limitations, and the desired response format, the more useful the list of options will be.[1][3][5]

For example, instead of "what to give a colleague," it's better to write: "Suggest 7 non-cliché gifts for a colleague aged 30-40, we have a superficial relationship, budget up to 3000 ₽, the gift should be neutral, with no risk of missing the mark, preferably practical or universal." Then ask the neural network to divide the ideas into categories: safe, more original, and backup. This approach helps you avoid drowning in random advice and immediately filters out overly personal or too expensive options.[3][4][6]

After that, don't blindly choose from the first response: ask the AI to explain why each option is suitable, what its risks are, and what can be substituted if a more "neutral" gift is needed. It's good practice to ask for 5-10 ideas with justifications and a separate section on "what not to give this person," and if you have doubts, refine the request by one criterion: "make it more practical," "remove anything too personal," "only include items that can be bought today." This is especially useful for someone you don't know well, as the neural network helps not to guess the "perfect" gift, but to quickly narrow down the choices to safe and appropriate options.[2][4][9]

Sources:

  • RBC Trends — "How to choose a gift with the help of a neural network: prompts and ..."
  • Computerra — "How to choose a gift with the help of a neural network in 2026"
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  • Zerocoder — "How a neural network can help choose a gift for any occasion"
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