Don’t Get Left Behind! 

AI transforms tech with every input and output and understanding it is no longer optional. Yet many professionals feel stuck because they don’t know where to start. The good news is, you don’t need to be an expert. With the right prompts, you can begin using AI today to work smarter, sharpen your skills, and spark new ideas. 

And here’s why it matters: AI reflects the perspectives of those who build and use it. If we want fair, useful systems, we need all voices shaping the technology. This post shares 10 ready-to-use prompts—five technical, five non-technical—that you can try right now to put AI to work for you. 

Note on Responsible AI Use: While these prompts can help you experiment with AI, never input confidential company data, proprietary code, or sensitive information into public AI tools. Treat AI like any other external platform; protect your data first. 

5 Non-Technical AI Prompts to Streamline Your Work 

AI provides a wealth of knowledge and assistance in non-technical ways; it can help boost your productivity, communication, and decision-making across everyday tasks. Here are five prompts to help you work smarter, not harder. 

1. Summarize Content for Executives 
   1. Prompt example: “Summarize this report into three key takeaways for an executive audience, highlighting why each is important.” 
   2. Why it works: Saves time, distills complex information, and ensures you communicate effectively with leadership. 
2. Extract Insights from Customer Feedback 
   1. Prompt example: “Act as a user researcher. Extract key themes from this feedback and summarize actionable insights.” 
   2. Why it works: Helps you spot patterns, improves user experience, and drives more informed product decisions. 
3. Generate Marketing & Content Ideas 
   1. Prompt example: “Generate a list of blog topics for eco-friendly lifestyle products.” 
   2. Why it works: Sparks creativity, reduces brainstorming time, and helps keep your content pipeline full. 
4. Improve Communication 
   1. Prompt example: “Rewrite this email to be concise, persuasive, and professional.” 
   2. Why it works: Enhances clarity, ensures your message lands, and increases overall impact. 
5. Analyze Data & Identify Patterns 
   1. Prompt example: “Analyze this website traffic data and highlight key trends and actionable recommendations.” 
   2. Why it works: Transforms raw data into clear insights, helping you support strategic planning and decision-making. 

5 Technical AI Prompts to Boost Your Workflow 

AI can also get technical; it can help you write, refactor, and debug code faster while also improving learning and productivity. Try these five prompts to speed up your workflow and sharpen your technical skills. 

1. Generate Boilerplate Code 
   1. Prompt example: “Act as a Python developer. Write a function that takes an array of integers and returns the sum of all even numbers.” 
   2. Why it works: Automates repetitive coding tasks, reduces errors, and helps you start projects quickly. 
2. Refactor Existing Code 
   1. Prompt example: “Review this JavaScript function with nested conditionals. Suggest improvements and rewrite it for readability and performance.” 
   2. Why it works: Enhances code quality, improves readability, and makes your codebase easier to maintain. 
3. Debug and Resolve Errors 
   1. Prompt example: “Analyze this Python code and the accompanying error messages. Suggest potential fixes and explain the reasoning.” 
   2. Why it works: Speeds up troubleshooting, helps uncover tricky issues, and accelerates your learning process. 
4. System Design & Architecture Guidance 
   1. Prompt example: “Help me design a scalable e-commerce system. Explain each component and why it’s necessary.” 
   2. Why it works: Provides clarity on design choices, strengthens architectural thinking, and supports better planning. 
5. Generate Technical Documentation 
   1. Prompt example: “Create API documentation for this function, including parameters, return values, and example usage.”  
   2. Why it works: Saves time on documentation, ensures consistency, and improves communication with your team. 

Why Understanding AI Resources Matters 

AI literacy is quickly becoming as essential as coding or data analysis. The more comfortable you are with AI resources, the better positioned you’ll be to adapt, innovate, and lead within a rapidly changing industry. 

But there’s more at stake than personal productivity. AI systems mirror the perspectives of the people who build and use them. When all types of tech professionals engage with these tools, we reduce bias, improve fairness, and create outcomes that serve a broader range of users. By practicing with AI prompts you’re not just boosting efficiency, you’re strengthening your ability to problem-solve, lead teams, and shape the future of technology. 

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Get Started Today 

Ready to put AI to work for you? Start by exploring tools like ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, Gemini, DALL-E, Perplexity, Jasper, Midjourney, Canva, Quillbot, and Synthesia; there’s something for every workflow, from coding to content creation. 

You don’t need to master everything at once. Begin with one prompt at a time, experiment, and iterate. The more you practice, the more you’ll see how AI can save time, spark ideas, and make your work easier. 

And if you want to help others join the AI revolution, consider supporting AnitaB.org. Your contribution allows us as a nonprofit to help underrepresented tech professionals upskill, lead, and claim their rightful place at the tech table. 

Remember: you don’t have to be an AI expert, just willing to learn and explore. The first prompt you try today could be the start of a whole new way of working. 

Want to take your AI skills further and connect with experts in the field? Explore live AI sessions and networking opportunities at Grace Hopper Celebration. Register for GHC today to join the conversation and check out the Session Catalog to see all the AI-focused sessions this year!