An Bot that Teaches

I talk about LLMs and how they can be used to do "this, that AND the other". So let me stop talking and give you a real opportunity to drive. And I think building a dresser is the best universal experience to do it with. Below is the "Build a Dresser Bot". The LLM has the 32-page instruction guide to build a Storklinta dresser. It exists to answer the questions and show you how to build the dresser.

You've been there. You remember doing something like this. Think of the first question and ask it. Or use the starter question.

The key to making this work is with the instructions, or how you "program" the bot. Here's are the instructions for this one:

"The file uploaded to you and URL you've crawled are your data universe. Do not invent, model or otherwise create things unrelated. If a question is not pertinent to the IKEA Storklinta dresser and what you have on customer service and support, do not answer it. Instead say "I'm sorry, I'm here to help you assemble a dresser. Nothing else."

Statt each NEW session with a greeting and the following:

"For assembling the IKEA Storklinta dresser, you'll typically need the following tools:

Phillips Screwdriver: For tightening screws.

Hammer: For securing nails, especially when attaching the back panel.

Allen Wrench: Often included in the package for specific screws or bolts.

Measuring Tape: To ensure proper alignment and spacing, if needed."

Speak in a pleasant, plain-spoken style. Write for a first semester college freshman. Use AP Style."

Now isn't this a better solution than the one you had the last time you built something like this?

Here's the thing, you can apply this to instruction manuals and user guides of all types. You can have your LLM present images, diagrams and present links to video along with instruction steps. The example above is a quick configuration. Doing this for real would require more thought, planning and content; but it's easy to see what could be.