Tag: language-model
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Performative compliance and other behavioural issues of language models
Language models exhibit specific behavioural patterns that create friction in daily use, distinct from fundamental issues like bias or hallucination. This short guide catalogues some of the behavioural issues I encounter, including sycophancy, performative compliance, and context drift. I also explain why the behaviour is problematic and suggest practical workarounds for interacting more effectively with…