AI for Feedback & Critique

Overview One of the most valuable uses of LLMs is as an objective, tireless critic. AI can analyze your writing, code, or business ideas and provide constructive feedback to improve them.

Critique Prompts

1. The "Devil's Advocate" Prompt: "I am planning to launch a subscription box for cat toys. Act as a skeptical venture capitalist. What are the top 3 reasons this business might fail?"

2. The Clarity Check Prompt: "Read this email to my boss. Rate its clarity on a scale of 1-10. Rewrite it to be more concise and professional."

3. Code Review Prompt: "Review this Python function for: 1. Performance issues, 2. Security vulnerabilities, 3. PEP8 compliance."

Techniques

• Role Prompting: "Act as a Senior Editor."
• Chain of Thought: "Analyze the argument step by step before giving a final score."
• Comparative Feedback: "Here are two versions of the intro. Which is better and why?"

Limitations

• Bias: AI tends to be overly polite ("This is great! Just one small thing..."). You often need to prompt it: "Be harsh. Don't hold back."
• Factuality: It cannot verify facts in your document, only logic and style.
• Context: It doesn't know your company culture or personal history unless you tell it.

Using AI as a "second pair of eyes" detects blind spots before you hit send.