AI Automations for Business
AI Automations for Business is about making AI Simple, Fun & Accessible
AI automation is transforming the way we run businesses but staying up to date and knowing how to use it effectively can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in.
Join hosts Katie and Noel every week for a relaxed, no-jargon conversation about AI and automation for business.
We break down the latest updates, debunk myths, and make AI accessible, even if you're not tech-savvy.
If you’re a business owner looking to save time, streamline workflows, and stay ahead of the curve with AI, this podcast is for you.
You can also check out our Skool community, where we help you on your automation journey and show you the automations we talk about in action. You can check this out at: https://skool.com/ai-business-club
AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep10 - The New Rules of Prompt Engineering in 2026
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We first covered prompt engineering on the podcast almost exactly a year ago, and honestly, nearly everything we said has changed. So this week, Katie and Noel revisit the topic from scratch to break down what actually works in 2026.
The big shift is from rigid prompt structures to what we're calling context engineering. Instead of obsessing over the perfect sentence, it's about giving AI the right information upfront. We walk through how to use one conversation purely to build context, then bring that into your actual working conversation. It's the technique I used to build Clyde, and the results speak for themselves.
We also get into why JSON format produces dramatically better structured outputs, why telling AI what you don't want is just as important as telling it what you do, and why those "steal my prompts" posts are still terrible advice. Plus we compare how Claude and ChatGPT handle vague prompts completely differently, which changes how you should approach each one.
Oh, and we've got a Project Clyde update. Early access is live, and we've managed a 66% reduction in token usage since the beta. Pretty pleased with that one.
If you want to check out Clyde, here is the link to the website:
How to find us:
We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all.
Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses.
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