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The reason ChatGPT keeps giving you generic answers and how to fix it

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If ChatGPT's writing feels robotic or misses the mark, it’s usually because the prompt is forcing the AI to guess what you actually want. I put together a quick breakdown of how to fix this using a simple 4-step checklist (Audience, Scope, Format, Purpose) to stop the AI from guessing. I'd love to…

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  1. 2026-09-13 11:29 · r/PromptEngineering
    The reason ChatGPT keeps giving you generic answers and how to fix it

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