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Chasing Perfect Prompts

Chasing Perfect Prompts

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This episode dives into Micah Gaudet’s pragmatic approach to generative AI in city halls and counties, built around the idea that AI is no longer a side project—it’s an indispensable tool for everyday governance. Drawing from his book 1001 Prompts for Unlocking Generative AI in Local Government and his article Stop Worshipping Perfect Prompts, Gaudet outlines how to move past the obsession with “perfect prompts” and focus instead on outcomes, staff support, and citizen services.

Key themes include starting with decisions rather than topics, layering prompts like an interrogator, embedding “city DNA” for context, and iterating quickly rather than polishing endlessly. Real-world use cases—like HR policy bots, budget anomaly detection, and smarter planning reports—illustrate how governments can gain extra capacity without overtime while keeping solutions aligned with public sector values.

For public agencies looking to adopt AI responsibly, this episode provides a clear, actionable roadmap: stop chasing flawless prompts, start chasing progress, and use AI to better serve both staff and community.

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