How to Fix Your Context
Briefly

Context failures can occur in various forms, including Context Poisoning, where errors recur within the context; Context Distraction, where extensive information overshadows training insights; Context Confusion, resulting from excess information that degrades response quality; and Context Clash, where new information contradicts established facts. Effective strategies to mitigate these issues include Retrieval-Augmented Generation, which selectively adds pertinent data, and Tool Loadout, which involves choosing only relevant tools to enhance context. Overall, addressing context failures is crucial for producing high-quality outputs in large language models.
Context Poisoning occurs when an error makes it into the context and is repeatedly referenced, leading to skewed outputs that compound over time.
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) involves selectively adding relevant information to assist LLMs in generating high-quality responses, countering context failures.
Context Distraction happens when a lengthy context causes the model to neglect training knowledge, leading to responses that fail to utilize learned information.
When new information conflicts with existing details in the context, Context Clash arises, reducing the effectiveness of the model's responses.
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