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System prompt

Also: Systemanweisung · System Message · Custom Instructions

An overarching instruction that defines an AI assistant’s behaviour for the entire conversation.

The system prompt is set by the operator of an application and is often invisible to users. It defines role, tone, permitted topics, safety rules and answer format, for example.

A customer service bot, for instance, can be instructed via the system prompt to talk only about the company’s own products and to refer to a human when unsure.

General information, not legal or professional advice.