Quick-fire AI Tips From Google Experts

From tackling tricky tasks to getting better results from Gemini, a few small changes to the way you use AI can make a big difference. We asked Google experts for their go-to tips, tricks and habits for getting the most out of AI in their everyday work, from the best way to prompt, to knowing when to start a fresh chat, and how to build with AI without getting overwhelmed.

What’s your go-to AI tool?

Yul Kwon | VP, Google

My favorite go-to AI tool nowadays has got to be Gemini Notebook. It’s such an amazing way to keep track of all the different things I’ve been meaning to read, organize it, synthesize it, and give me the key insights I need to actually get things done.

What is your go-to prompting trick?

Mahi Kolla | Associate Product Manager, Google DeepMind

Giving context at the beginning is really helpful, but I always like to add, at the end, “Please ask me any follow-up or clarifying questions before you continue doing work.”

When [the AI] is coming up with an end-to-end plan for whatever task I’ve given it, if it pauses and says “What about this task do I not know and need to ask the user about?” Then, I can answer those questions proactively and make sure the output is something I’m happy with.

What is your top tip for building apps?

Ammaar Reshi | Product Lead, Google AI Studio

My pro tip is to always break it up. It’s helpful to tell the model, “Here’s the project we’re making,” so it understands the whole picture. Then, you can say “Let’s start with the first part.”

It’s easier to correct errors because if you’re doing it brick by brick, you know exactly which one caused the fault. Be a little patient with it and break it up into steps just like you would if you were to give any person a really complex task, and it’ll go a long way.

What’s your favorite way to stay on top of long reports?

Owen Millard | Product Marketing Manager, Google

My chief use case is particularly audio overviews. I end up having to read a lot of research reports or PDFs, and they can be 20 pages, sometimes a hundred pages. Being able to upload them to Gemini Notebook and have it discussed in my ear while I’m walking around is great, and being able to ask questions on top of that is the cherry on top.

The takeaway? You don’t need to be an AI expert to make AI work harder for you. Find a tool that fits into your routine, give it context, break complex tasks into manageable steps, and don’t be afraid to pause and ask clarifying questions along the way. Sometimes, the best way to get going is simply to let AI help you get over that first hurdle.

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