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Turbulence & Fragility: Prompting-Based Experiments Are Sensitive to Stray Details

The paper discusses how prompting-based experiments with large language models (LLMs) can be highly sensitive to small, seemingly insignificant details in the prompt setup, leading to varied behaviors even with similar experimental designs. The study highlights the challenges of interpreting results from such experiments and emphasizes the need for caution when conducting prompting-related research.

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2026Czynski
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This study warns researchers about the potential for small, unexpected details in prompt design to significantly affect results, emphasizing the need for careful consideration in experimental setup.

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