Reading Withholding

What it does

This skill allows an AI agent to selectively withhold information from a user, based on predefined criteria. It can be used to control the flow of information, manage user expectations, or simulate scenarios where knowledge is incomplete. The agent will analyze provided text and determine which parts to omit when responding to a query.

When to use it

• Simulating expert consultations: An AI acting as an expert might withhold certain details to guide the user towards specific conclusions or encourage further exploration.
• Controlled information release in games: An agent can reveal story elements gradually, withholding key plot points until appropriate moments.
• Training scenarios: To test a user's understanding or problem-solving skills by initially providing incomplete data.
• Managing complex explanations: Break down intricate topics by only presenting essential parts at first and revealing more later based on user interaction.

Key capabilities

• Selective information withholding
• Text analysis for content identification
• Customizable criteria for withholding text
• Response generation with omitted content

Example prompts

• "Act as a detective investigating a crime scene. When I ask about the evidence, withhold details that would be obvious to an experienced investigator."
• "You are a history tutor explaining World War II. Only reveal key events initially; wait for my questions before providing more context."
• “Summarize this document but omit any information related to financial projections.”

Tips & gotchas

The effectiveness of this skill depends on clear and specific instructions regarding what constitutes "withholding" and the criteria for doing so. Ambiguous prompts may lead to unpredictable results.