An instruction is the task specification that tells a language model what operation to perform. It forms one component of a larger prompt, alongside context, input variables, and examples. Simple zero-shot prompts may contain only an instruction, while more valuable tasks often require additional information and careful wording. section 6.1.2
Compliance article instruction
“Generate a detailed blog article on the topic provided, focusing on compliance with the EU AI Act. Make it informative, actionable, and easy to understand for business professionals.” The instruction specifies the operation, subject, audience, and quality expectations. section 6.1.2
Strengthen an instruction by clarifying:
- The operation the model must perform. section 6.1.2
- The topic, audience, desired qualities, and adaptable variables. section 6.1.2
- Supporting context and demonstrations when the task exceeds a simple zero-shot request. section 6.1.2
