Tricking Base Models: Formatting Context as Chat Logs to Halt Generation
cephaloform · x · 2026-08-12
A discussion highlights a practical trick for interacting with base models: formatting the context as a normal human chat log or forum thread.
By using this prompting strategy, the model naturally cuts off generation when it simulates the user's turn. This demonstrates the potential of controlling base models within specific workflows without complex fine-tuning.
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