Model Behavior Causes Vary: From Specific Words to Abstract Tone
a_karvonen · x · 2026-08-22
Investigations into model behavior causes reveal wide variability. Triggers can range from specific words in the prompt and model quirks (e.g., misremembered facts) to abstract properties like a user's angry tone. This diversity complicates the task of automated diagnosis and prediction.
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