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Model sensitivity to prompt formatting

"LLMs can be highly sensitive to variations in prompt formatting, such as changes in separators, casing, or spacing. Even minor modifications can lead to significant shifts in model performance, potentially affecting the reliability of model evaluations and comparisons. This sensitivity persists across different model sizes and few-shot examples [177]."

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AI Risk7. AI System Safety, Failures, & Limitations7.3 > Lack of capability or robustness2 - Post-deployment

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Domain7. AI System Safety, Failures, & Limitations
Subdomain7.3 > Lack of capability or robustness
Entity2 - AI
Intent3 - Other
Timing2 - Post-deployment
CategoryAttacks on GPAIs/GPAI Failure Modes
SubcategoryModel sensitivity to prompt formatting

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