I've been enjoying using Claude for writing book chapters and creating detailed text, but I'm struggling with how to stop it from constantly fabricating information. Is this just a typical issue with all language models, or are there specific strategies I can use to get Claude to stick to the facts?
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One helpful tip is to use prompts like 'Please double-check your last response for accuracy' to help keep Claude in line. This can remind it to avoid making stuff up, but still be aware that it may not always follow perfectly.
What aspects are you finding it 'lies' about? Are you talking about it citing random academic sources or claiming it followed your detailed instructions? I run into the same problems sometimes!
Remember, what's considered true or accurate is often up to you! It’s really important to understand how language models function. They're designed to generate text based on patterns, not to verify facts. So, the more you learn about their workings, the better you'll be at guiding them.
Just improve and adapt! The more you practice, the better you'll get at steering Claude's responses your way.
To keep Claude's responses on track, try giving it very clear and concise prompts. You'll likely find that it might still stray from your desired path, as it generates text based on the context of the conversation rather than a clear understanding. The less it knows about your story world, the more it can drift. So, shorter, more structured prompts can be key!
I've encountered similar issues too. I usually upload a previous chapter in a new chat and provide fresh instructions to maintain continuity without messing things up as much. It helps to reset the context every once in a while!
Exactly! I often find Claude invents phony references to back up its arguments or claims it followed instructions it didn't even get. It's a bit frustrating.