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AI Company Shares Internal Prompts for Latest Model

Simon Willison

In brief

  • A leading AI company has revealed the internal prompts used in their latest chat system, providing a glimpse into how these tools are developed.
    • This transparency is unique among major AI labs and shows how the prompts have evolved since the release of Claude 3 in July 2024.
  • The updated prompts for Opus 4.7, released on April 16, 2026, highlight changes like the introduction of new tools such as "Claude in Powerpoint" and enhanced safety measures to protect children.
    • These updates aim to make the AI system less pushy and more responsive to user preferences.
  • The company’s commitment to sharing these details could set a precedent for greater transparency in the industry.

Terms in this brief

Opus
A specific version or update of an AI model's prompting system, likely named Opus 4.7 in this context, indicating a refined and enhanced iteration of the technology used to guide AI responses.
Claude in Powerpoint
A tool within the AI system designed to assist with creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint format, potentially offering features like slide generation, content organization, or design suggestions.

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