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Heretic 2.0 released: Advanced model modification tool with new steering method

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Heretic 2.0, a software tool for modifying language models, has been released with significant upgrades. The new version introduces Arbitrary-Rank Ablation (ARA), a novel steering method that replaces the previous directional abliteration technique. Heretic 2.0 is now built around a plugin system, allowing for greater flexibility in customizing model behavior beyond just censorship removal, including suppressing 'slop' and altering emotional alignment. The release also features improved non-interactive operation, enhanced model support, and expanded end-to-end testing. AI

IMPACT Enhances user control over LLM behavior, enabling fine-tuning for specific tasks beyond basic censorship removal.

RANK_REASON Release of a software tool for modifying existing language models, rather than a new frontier model release.

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Heretic 2.0 released: Advanced model modification tool with new steering method

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/-p-e-w- ·

    Heretic 2.0 released: Model modification for everyone

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Dear fellow Llamas,</p> <p>after almost 5 months of development, I finally have the pleasure of announcing to you the immediate availability of the biggest Heretic release ever, <strong>Heretic 2.0: <a href="https://github.com/p-e-w/heretic">http…

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