Issue 141: Generative Erase, Lance at MCT Day, Dan (Mis)Chief Community Connector at Microsoft Speaker Hub & One Year for Amelia at AdoptAble!

You read it here first (hopefully). Microsoft Designer now has generative erase on iOS.

This means no people in the background. Quickly remove them and save a better version of that photo you took! It works pretty well already. It’s like the remove background, but only the part you want removed!

We want people to know about this great Chicago restaurant near #MSIgnite, but we don't need everyone to see the back of a random person’s head!

I was asked “what title would you like used for a keynote coming up in November?” I chose “MisChief Community Connector” and now it’s official. Helps if you are the community admin and showcase and connect several in the community. What’s in the title? A nod to Dona Sarkar for the inspiration, but didn’t want to copy - mischief isn’t a bad thing (like the time Satya Nadella ’s avatar joined Journey To The Cloud!) - I’m sure Matthew Browne C. , Frank Falvey ? and Solomon Francis Jeremiah remember!

Lance Lingerfelt will be sharing tons of info at the MCT Day Saturday prior to Microsoft Ignite in Chicago, IL!!! Here’s the latest from him:

?? Elevate Your Prompting Skills with Persona-Based Style in AI! ??

?? "In the next iteration of my blog series on AI Prompting Styles, we're diving into Persona-Based Style—an approach that goes beyond simple Q&A to deliver responses rich with expertise and tailored insight."

For all AI enthusiasts, trainers, and learners out there, this post will take you through the full workflow of Persona-Based Prompting, complete with reworked examples, key characteristics, and the standout benefits of using persona-driven prompts. This technique is a game-changer for generating highly relevant responses, whether you're training models, designing user experiences, or simply looking to refine your prompting skill set. ???

?? Here's what you'll find in this latest post:

What is Persona-Based Prompting? ????

How does it enhance response realism? ??

Real-World Examples: I reworked a prompt in two different ways to demonstrate the power of Persona-Based Style, making it a perfect hands-on reference for trainers and prompt engineers alike.

?? Join the journey in building deeper, more impactful interactions with AI by tapping into this powerful prompting style. If you’re teaching, learning, or refining your AI prompting skills, this post will provide insights to help you and your learners explore the potential of role-specific AI responses.

?? Read the full post on Lance’s website: https://lnkd.in/dbGSdaAP

#AI #PromptEngineering #PersonaPrompting #AIEducation #LinkedInLearning #AIPrompts #UX #AITraining

Amelia Hernández Osorio posted about her journey at AdoptAble - read her post about it below:

adoptAble just turned 1! Juhhuuu! ??

adoptAble started with a simple mission: helping teams make the most of Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.

This passion project has grown into something truly special.

It has opened doors I did not even know existed.

? Here are the highlights of year 1:

15 editions

309 subscribers ????

3 partners

2 products to boost collaboration with Microsoft 365 & Copilot

1 time-saver Power Automate project

25 trainings in Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Power Platform

Special thanks to all collaboration enthusiasts who follow adoptAble closely.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed in one way or the other.

Writing adoptAble consistently hasn't always been easy, but it has been worth it.

Don't miss the next edition! I will share a guide for sanity ?? in Microsoft 365. Loco, loco!

? Not subscribed yet? Here you go: https://lnkd.in/d2QawfsX

Mike Hammond Always comes to mind when I fly…

I love telling this story about Mike when he flys (it happens a lot and when it doesn’t I think “Mike was here!”)

Searching for Mike I came across a great moment with our most recent MVP Frank - hopefully he remembers that time when I put Linda Thackeray into a photo (we actually met, but then when photos came up we were in the 3d printing lab!)

I like how Jamie Watson was the first to be showcased on the newsletter banner!