According to presentations on AI, what is the first element of a good prompt?

The first element of a good prompt is the persona. Defining a persona helps to set the tone and perspective from which the AI will generate responses. By establishing who or what the AI is supposed to embody or represent in its answers, the prompt becomes more focused and tailored to receive relevant responses. This element is crucial because it provides a framework or context for the AI's responses, guiding it to produce outputs that align with the intended voice, style, or character.

While other elements like goal, context, and action are also important in crafting a comprehensive prompt, they typically follow the establishment of the persona. A clear persona directly influences how effectively the AI will understand and respond to the rest of the prompt components.