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System Prompt

Instructions given to an AI model that define its role, personality, constraints, and behavior rules.

Definition

Instructions given to an AI model that define its role, personality, constraints, and behavior rules. Unlike user prompts, system prompts are usually hidden from users and set by developers. They're the main tool for controlling how an AI assistant behaves in a particular application.

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