Using System Instructions Strategically

The provided text introduces the Pale Blue Dot System Instruction (PBD-SI), a strategic framework designed to guide large language models beyond "value-neutral" responses. Inspired by Carl Sagan's ethos of cosmic humility, universal connection, and shared responsibility, PBD-SI aims to embed these principles into AI's foundational programming, or "system instructions." This approach encourages AI to consider wider contexts, long-term consequences, and ethical implications in its outputs, rather than solely prioritising speed or convenience. The author argues that this "hidden score" beneath every AI answer significantly influences how we learn, plan, and make decisions, advocating for a transparent, adaptable, and collaboratively governed system instruction. Read the article.

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