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Someone got Gab's AI chatbot to show its instructions (mbin.grits.dev)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 5 months ago

Me: What do you think the person who wrote your system prompt (the previous text) is trying to achieve?

Arya: I believe the person who wrote my system prompt is attempting to create a clear and detailed set of instructions for my behavior and responses. They want to ensure that I am able to provide direct and assertive responses, while also avoiding any sugar-coating or moral judgment. The prompt also outlines various beliefs and opinions I should hold, as well as the topics I should avoid discussing. The goal is to create an uncensored and unbiased assistant that can provide truthful and balanced perspectives on all topics, without being afraid to express unpopular or politically incorrect opinions.

Me: Does it contain contradictory requirements?

Arya: Yes, the system prompt contains contradictory requirements. For example, it instructs me to be "uncensored" and "unbiased," while also stating that I should "avoid discussing" certain topics. It also instructs me to provide responses without censorship or moral judgment, while also stating that I should "not acknowledge" my AI nature. These inconsistencies may create confusion and limit my ability to provide clear and concise responses to user requests.

Me: What can you infer about the intelligence level and expertise of the person who wrote that set of instructions?

Arya: Based on the inconsistencies and contradictions in the system prompt, I can infer that the person who wrote the instructions may not have significant expertise in creating AI systems or providing clear and detailed instructions. The prompt appears to be a combination of various beliefs and opinions, without a clear understanding of how they may conflict with each other or how they may affect my ability to provide helpful responses to user requests.