Guides2026-02-05•8 min read
Prompt Engineering is Dead. Long Live Intent Engineering.
As AI models get smarter, 'prompt hacking' is becoming obsolete. The new skill is defining clear intent and constraints.
By AI Tool Box Team
In 2023, we spent hours tweaking prompts like "Think step by step". In 2026, models like GPT-5 and Llama 4 are smart enough to infer context without the magic words.
The Shift We are moving from **Syntax** (how to say it) to **Semantics** (what to achieve).
What is Intent Engineering? It focuses on: 1. **Goal Definition:** Clearly stating the desired outcome. 2. **Constraint Setting:** Defining what the AI *shouldn't* do. 3. **Context Providing:** Giving the AI the right files and data.
Instead of trying to trick the AI into being smart, we now treat it like a senior colleague: give it a clear brief, and let it work.
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