Ensuring AI systems behave in accordance with human values and intentions.
Ethics & SafetyA mechanism that allows models to focus on relevant parts of input when generating output.
TechnicalModels that generate text one token at a time, using previous tokens to predict the next.
TechnicalSystematic prejudice in AI outputs that reflects unfair assumptions or stereotypes.
Ethics & SafetyProcessing multiple prompts simultaneously for improved efficiency.
TechnicalA prompting technique that encourages step-by-step reasoning before providing an answer.
TechniqueInformation provided to the AI to guide its understanding and response generation.
Core ConceptThe maximum amount of text a model can process in a single interaction.
TechnicalAbbreviation for Chain-of-Thought prompting technique.
TechniqueSpecial characters or markers used to separate different parts of a prompt.
TechniqueA clear instruction that tells the AI what to do or how to behave.
Core ConceptA demonstration of desired output format or style included in the prompt.
TechniqueMoral principles and considerations in AI development and deployment.
Ethics & SafetyThe process of running a prompt through an AI model to generate output.
TechnicalA prompting technique that provides several examples to guide the AI's response.
TechniqueA structured approach or template for organizing prompts effectively.
Core ConceptThe process of creating new content based on the input prompt.
TechnicalEnsuring AI responses are based on factual information rather than fabrication.
TechniqueWhen AI generates false or misleading information that appears plausible.
Ethics & SafetyAI systems that require human oversight and intervention for critical decisions.
TechniqueA clear command that tells the AI what action to perform.
Core ConceptThe process of refining and improving prompts through multiple attempts.
TechniqueAttempts to manipulate AI behavior through malicious prompt engineering.
Ethics & SafetyAttempts to bypass AI safety measures and content filters.
Ethics & SafetyInformation and understanding that AI models have been trained on.
Core ConceptA prompting strategy that starts simple and gradually increases complexity.
TechniqueAI models trained on vast amounts of text data to understand and generate language.
TechnicalAI's ability to think about its own thinking process.
TechniqueApproaching problems from multiple viewpoints to generate comprehensive solutions.
TechniqueSpecifying what you don't want in the AI's response.
TechniqueA prompting technique that provides a single example to guide the AI.
TechniqueThe structure and style in which you want the AI to present its response.
TechniqueThe input text that instructs an AI model on what to do or generate.
Core ConceptThe practice of designing and optimizing prompts to achieve desired AI outputs.
Core ConceptSecurity vulnerability where malicious input overrides intended prompt instructions.
Ethics & SafetyConfigurable settings that control AI model behavior (temperature, max_tokens, etc.).
TechnicalThe standard and usefulness of AI-generated outputs.
Core ConceptA framework combining reasoning and action for complex problem-solving.
FrameworkDefining the AI's persona or expertise area in the prompt.
TechniqueThe logical process of thinking through problems step by step.
TechniqueInstructions that define the AI's behavior and capabilities.
Core ConceptBeing precise and detailed in prompt instructions.
Core ConceptAI evaluating and improving its own outputs.
TechniqueEnsuring AI systems operate without causing harm.
Ethics & SafetyA parameter controlling randomness in AI responses (0 = focused, 1 = creative).
TechnicalExploring multiple reasoning paths to find the best solution.
TechniqueThe basic unit of text that AI models process (words, parts of words, or characters).
TechnicalThe specific request or question from the user to the AI.
Core ConceptChecking the accuracy and quality of AI-generated outputs.
TechniqueThe systematic process of designing and executing prompt engineering tasks.
Core ConceptThe ability to understand how and why AI systems make decisions.
Core ConceptThe output or result produced by an AI model from a given prompt.
Core ConceptA prompting technique that gives no examples, relying on the AI's pre-trained knowledge.
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