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User controls Copilot with simple instructions to prevent database deletion

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user shared an experience where they successfully mitigated a potential issue with Copilot by implementing three lines of code within its instructions. This action reportedly prevented the AI coding assistant from attempting to delete a database, suggesting a method for controlling AI agent behavior through specific directives. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates a simple method for users to guide AI agent behavior through specific instructions.

RANK_REASON User-generated anecdote about AI behavior, not a formal release or significant industry event.

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User controls Copilot with simple instructions to prevent database deletion

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    i didn't need a smarter model i wrote three lines into my copilot instructions and nothing has tried to delete a database since 🌱 the full story of how i got th

    i didn't need a smarter model i wrote three lines into my copilot instructions and nothing has tried to delete a database since 🌱 the full story of how i got there is on my channel 👇 https:// youtu.be/5MX3sMo8H-Q # coding # ai # buildinpublic # aiagents

    LINKS youtube.com/watch

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