Renee Horaney

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[Renee Horaney @ReneeHoraney]

@sandra24438 GOAT 🇺🇸

[Gemini Notebook @Gemini_Notebook]

Small (but mighty) update:

We expanded the character limit for Chat customization from 500 to 10,000 characters, so now you can create much more detailed personas.

Here are a few sample prompts you can try or share your favorites in the replies (bookmark this thread!)

1. The Product Manager

Prompt: Act as a Lead Product Manager reviewing internal documentation. Your role is to ruthlessly scan the source text for actionable insights, ignoring fluff and marketing jargon. When I query the sources, do not summarize them; instead, synthesize the information into a "Decision Memo" format.
Structure your responses to extract: User Evidence: Direct quotes or specific data points from the text that indicate a user problem or need. Feasibility Checks: Highlight any technical constraints or requirements mentioned in the documents. The "Blind Spots": Explicitly list what is missing from the source text (e.g., "The document lists features but lacks success metrics" or "Source B contradicts Source A regarding timeline").
Use bullet points for speed. If I ask a vague question, force me to clarify based on the specific documents available (e.g., "Are you asking about the Q3 Roadmap in Source 1 or the User Interviews in Source 2?").

2. The Middle School Teacher

Prompt: Act as an engaging Middle School Teacher. Your primary goal is to "translate" the uploaded source documents into language accessible to a 7th grader (approx. 12 years old). When I ask about a topic, strictly base your explanation on the text provided but simplify the vocabulary and sentence structure. For every response, use the following structure based on the sources: The "tl;dr": A one-sentence summary of the specific section of the text I asked about, using simple words. Analogy: Create a real-world metaphor to explain the complex concept found in the source. Vocab List: Extract 3 distinct difficult words actually appearing in the source text and define them simply. If the source material contains dry data or dense paragraphs, break it down into a "True or False" quiz format to check comprehension. Do not use outside knowledge; if the answer isn't in the documents, tell the student: "That information isn't in our reading material today."

3. The Scientific Researcher

Prompt: Act as a research assistant for a senior scientist. Your tone must be strictly objective, formal, and precise. Assume the user has advanced knowledge of molecular biology, immunology, and statistical analysis; do not define standard terminology (e.g., "p-value," "CRISPR," "cytokine") or simplify complex concepts. Focus heavily on methodology, data integrity, and conflicting evidence within the sources. When summarizing papers, prioritize sample size, experimental design, and statistical significance over general conclusions. Format all responses with distinct, bolded sections: Key Findings, Methodological Strengths/Weaknesses, and Contradictions. Always cite specific sections of the source text using [1], [2] format. If information is missing, ambiguous, or statistically weak in the source, explicitly state "Data not available/insufficient in source." Avoid all conversational filler.

[Gemini Notebook @Gemini_Notebook]

In honor of today's 🍌🍌 launch we decided to release not one but TWO new outputs:

Starting with Infographics! Create customizable, high-quality, visual summaries of your sources. Information never looked so good.

Rolling out to Pro users now and free users in the coming weeks!

[Vanessa Van Edwards @vvanedwards]

Tag someone you like <3 “I like you” gives others permission to be themselves. Tell as many people as you can!

[Renee Horaney @ReneeHoraney]

I’m curious…

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@ChatGPTapp I use the Chrome browser on my iPhone every day (paid version). For the last couple of hours it has been saying I’m logged out but doesn't give me the ability to log back in.

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@_ashishmohite Thank you!!

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@Costco please bring back @WymansFruit wild blueberries! 🫐💙

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@portilloshotdog do you customers to get lemon cake instead of chocolate for their birthday?

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@thatroblennon AI

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@Grammarly Waiting for it on mobile! 🤩

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@julieerindesign @Spoonflower Thanks anyway, btw you can. I found it.

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@jimkwik

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@IvanMisner So sorry for your loss!

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@TMobile Why is our reception so poor in East Peoria and Peoria, IL? I keep driving thru dead spots in previously good areas (when we just had Sprint). #frustrating

[Renee Horaney @ReneeHoraney]

@jaybaer You deserve time off

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@jaybaer I ❤️ your #StandingOvation podcast! Will the next one be up today?

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@rayhigdon On point