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Few-Shot Prompting

Large Language Models · Level 2 of 5

Few-Shot Prompting

Providing a small number of task examples in the prompt.

Examples can clarify format and behavior but also introduce biases.

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Two input-output demonstrations precede a new request.

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Few-Shot Prompting. Providing a small number of task examples in the prompt. Examples can clarify format and behavior but also introduce biases. For example: Two input-output demonstrations precede a new request.

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