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System prompt

A high-priority instruction that sets an AI assistant's role, rules, or behavior.

Example

A system message tells the assistant to be concise and never reveal confidential information.

Why people use it

Understanding “System prompt” helps teams choose and configure generative systems more effectively.

What you'll hear

“How does System prompt affect the answer the model gives the user?”

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