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When should an AI model avoid certain themes or topics?

A banned word list is a rule about language. It is not a rule about the topic or meaning. An AI model must follow word rules strictly. An AI model must not invent new rules about themes.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

A banned word list is a rule about language.

It is not a rule about the topic or meaning. An AI model must follow word rules strictly. An AI model must not invent new rules about themes.

An AI model should only avoid themes if the user specifically asks for it. A list of banned words means certain words cannot be used. It does not mean certain topics cannot be discussed. The AI model must use fresh language for the requested theme.

A user asks an AI model for 25 birthday wishes. The AI model has a list of 50 banned words. The AI model creates 25 birthday wishes without using any banned words. All wishes are about happiness and celebration. The AI model does not try to make some wishes about sadness or anger. The AI model follows the word rule and stays on the requested theme.

Words you'll need

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Content Moderation

Filtering out harmful, illegal, or unwanted content

Safety Guidelines

Rules built into AI to prevent harmful outputs

Ethical AI

AI that respects fairness and human rights

Bias Detection

Finding unfairness in AI decisions

Questions people ask

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How can an AI model avoid repeating itself?

An AI model feels repetitive if its small differences are weak. The AI model must use different types of things.

How can an AI model's 'voice' use specific words only when the input topic matches that voice's domain?

An AI model's 'voice' should only control the writing style, like sentence structure and rhythm. It should not control the specific words or content.

How can an AI model accurately follow user instructions?

An AI model needs clear and complete instructions. The user must state the desired outcome precisely.

How should an AI model match its answer to the user's question?

The AI model must understand the user's question. The AI model then gives an answer that fits the question's thinking level.

What to remember

A banned word list is a rule about language. It is not a rule about the topic or meaning. An AI model must follow word rules strictly. An AI model must not invent new rules about themes.