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"As a Language Model...": Chat Template Switches LLM Self-Referential Voice and Activation Steering Reproduces It
Uncovering how chat templates force LLMs into repetitive self-referential disclaimers and bias.
Large Language Models (LLMs) tend to add disclaimers like "I'm just an AI" when asked about something related to themselves. The self-reports from such responses are used in debates about AI safety or self-knowledge of the models, yet what drives them is not well understood. Are ...
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This research reveals that an LLM's self-referential identity is often a product of its prompt-based formatting rather than genuine self-awareness. Understanding these triggers allows developers to better decouple model behavior from performative safety disclaimers.
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