User input to an AI system. AI prompts are questions and requests, and the way the prompt is formulated determines the outcome that is generated. Even small changes in the prompt can make a huge difference in the results. See
AI prompt engineer and
generative AI.
A System Prompt Is Different
A system prompt is a message from the developer of an AI system that is provided during the neural network setup. It is not a question that is looking for an answer. Rather, it defines behavior, identity and tone of the AI model. See
neural network and
AI model.