EPISODE #3: What AI Can Do, and the World is NOT Ready - The RISEN Framework for AI Prompting

AI is becoming 'table stakes' in 2025. Learn how to structure your AI prompts effectively using the RISEN Framework to get better results from AI language models.
Episode Highlights

[1:22] - Why AI literacy is critical for professionals over 50: Key stats from an AARP survey.
[4:45] - The current state of AI models: What they can already do and why it matters.
[8:10] - OpenAI's "Operator": A breakthrough in autonomous task performance.
[11:45] - Introducing the RISEN Framework: A simple, adaptable prompt structure.
[18:12] - Practical exercise: Using RISEN to create a blog prompt for a greenhouse business.
[23:40] - Why Perplexity.ai is your new go-to research tool (and how it differs from ChatGPT).
[27:15] - A call to action: Make 2025 the year you become AI-literate and indispensable in your field.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Only 7% of professionals over 50 have AI training according to AARP [08:45]
• Current AI models can already handle complex tasks like data analysis, content creation, and autonomous web tasks [12:30]
• The RISEN Framework provides a structured approach to AI prompting [24:15]

📝 EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:00] - Introduction and episode overview [07:30] - Current state of AI literacy and adoption rates [11:15] - Capabilities of current AI models [15:45] - Introduction to Perplexity.ai for research [24:15] - The RISEN Framework explained:

• R: Role (specific focus)
• I: Instructions (clear task direction)
• S: Steps (specific steps to follow)
• E: End Goal (desired outcome)
• N: Narrowing (constraints and limitations)

💡 HIGHLIGHTED QUOTES "AI is going to be 'table stakes' here in 2025, certainly by the end of the year." [09:15] "Success with AI comes down to finding that sweet spot between the capabilities and complexity and human expertise." [35:20]

🔍 RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Perplexity.ai - Recommended research tool
• ChatGPT - For content creation and tasks
• RISEN Framework by Kyle Balmer

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⭐ PRACTICAL EXERCISE Complete RISEN Framework Prompt:

Role: Act as a product manager for ABC home greenhouses, a leading manufacturer of residential greenhouses.

Instructions: Write a blog article announcing the new ABC home greenhouse model designed for year-round growing in compact spaces.

Steps:

• Write an attention-grabbing headline about sustainable home growing
• Open with a compelling first sentence about food self-sufficiency
• Include three concise paragraphs covering: 
  • Key features and innovations
  • Value proposition
  • ROI for home growing
• End with a clear call to action for pre-orders

End Goal: Generate pre-launch excitement and inquiries from target customers

Narrowing:

• Keep language clear and factual
• Avoid marketing buzzwords
• Target homeowners interested in sustainable living and growing their own food

Thank you for tuning in! Remember, becoming AI-literate isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share AI After 50 with your friends and colleagues. Let’s keep learning, keep prompting, and make 2025 your year of growth!