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Troubleshooting

Optimizing your Lampi AI assistants can significantly boost their efficiency and accuracy. This article will help you diagnose issues and make necessary adjustments to enhance their performance.

Understanding your AI assistants​

AI requires iteration, understanding, and patience to excel. It's not a one-time solution but a tool that improves with continuous use and refinement.

Think of it this way

You should consider your AI assistant as an intern who becomes more proficient as you provide clearer and more specific instructions.

Here's how to effectively troubleshoot common issues and optimize your assistant's capabilities.

Common issues and solutions​

1. "I cannot find the right sources with the Search tool"​

  • Focus on relevant sources — Ensure that your AI assistant has access to the most pertinent sources of information, and limit it to only the most relevant sources of information.
  • Iterate/improve your prompts — Enhance your prompts with specific guidance.
  • Maintain an organized knowledge base — Regularly tidy up your documents and establish specific categories for different topics. This organization simplifies the process for you to select relevant data sources.

2. "I receive incorrect or inaccurate information"​

  • Adjust creativity levels — In the settings of the AI assistant, modify the creativity parameters to prioritize factual accuracy. Aim for a balance that minimizes inaccuracies without compromising the quality of responses.
  • Manage History — Long conversations can lead to confusion in the model. If you notice a decline in accuracy, initiate a new conversation thread to refresh the context.
  • Implement step-by-step Instructions — Direct your AI assistant to follow a structured approach by using phrases like "First, do this; then, proceed to that." This technique helps clarify its reasoning process.
  • Encourage transparency — Models are designed to try and provide an answer, even if they don't have it. Instruct your assistant to acknowledge when information is unavailable by including a prompt like, "If you don't have an answer, please respond with 'I don't know.'"

3. "I don't receive consistent output formats"​

  • Specify desired output formats — Clearly communicate how you want the information organized. For example, instruct your assistant, "Present the information in a table format with columns A, B, and C."
  • Provide sample outputs — Share examples of the expected responses to guide your AI assistant in delivering the desired results.
Learn More

For more about how to prompt, refer to our best practices.

Additional resources​

Take advantage of the various resources Lampi AI offers to enhance your experience, including its templates' gallery.

Important Reminder

When you interact with Lampi, always check the data sources, the tools and settings you have selected.

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