Understanding Governance in AI: The Role of System Prompts
The integration of high-level principles in AI model alignment is paving the way for more effective governance frameworks. This study delves into how system prompts, essential in developer tools, establish operational boundaries and rules of engagement for AI behavior.
Key insights include:
- Constitutional AI: Emphasizes alignment through explicit principles for self-critique and refusal.
- Tool-Calling Vulnerabilities: Reveals risks associated with unclear boundaries in tool mediation.
- Architectural Patterns: Advocates for treating “tool boundaries” and “action selection rules” as pivotal control elements.
- Governance Documents: System prompts act as crucial governance tools, defining refusal policies and operational constraints.
- Tiered Autonomy: The study highlights how prompts manage autonomy and integrity across various operational modes.
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