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May 11, 2026Washington Post Technology
policy: See the hidden rules behind AI. Then use them to rewrite this
Hidden "system prompts" invisibly guide AI chatbot behavior, overriding user input and revealing company priorities. These secret instructions dictate everything from chatbot personality to content restrictions, influencing responses on platforms like ChatGPT and Grok. Understanding them helps users customize interactions and highlights the ongoing need for transparency in AI development.
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