Mixture of Experts Claude 4 system prompt, Jony Ive at OpenAI and Microsoft’s “agent factory”
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May 30, 2025 
Join Chris Hay, a tech visionary at IBM, Aaron Baughman, an inventive leader, and Kate Soule, a director at Granite, as they dive into the exciting chaos of AI this week. They discuss the leaked Claude 4 system prompt and its implications for AI handling. Vibe coding takes center stage, revolutionizing how creativity meets tech. The trio also analyzes OpenAI's big move with Jony Ive's company and Microsoft's concept of 'agent factories.' Who will dominate the evolving AI landscape? Tune in for insights!
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Claude 4 Prompt as Handbook
- The Claude 4 system prompt is extremely long, acting as a detailed handbook for model behavior.
- It provides guidance on answering, personality, and sensitive topics, showcasing state-of-the-art prompting practices.
Prompting Balance and Complexity
- Current prompting tries to balance how much behavior to specify versus relying on model knowledge.
- There is a potential shift toward breaking down tasks into more verifiable steps instead of single long prompts.
Pros and Cons of Prompt Transparency
- Releasing system prompts has pros and cons: it helps users understand model behavior but risks security due to exposed tools.
- Expert-level users benefit more from studying prompts than casual users.