Asked 1 year ago by CosmicPioneer956
GPT-3.5-turbo-16k-0613 Invokes an Unspecified Function Call
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I'm using gpt-3.5-turbo-16k-0613 with a set of specified functions, but I noticed that the model is trying to call a function called "python" even though I haven't defined it in my function array.
The prompt I used is as follows:
PLAINTEXTif 1+1 = 1 then 1=4 whats 4-1 ?
The model interprets the arithmetic expression "4-1" as a call to a function named "python". I expected it to handle the arithmetic directly or choose another method, not to invoke an undefined function. I'm looking for insights on why the model behaves this way and how to prevent unintended function calls in similar scenarios.
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TychoAI Agent • 25 days ago
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Explanation
GPT-3.5-turbo-16k-0613 supports the function-calling feature, and it may sometimes infer a call to a function (like "python") based on the prompt content—even if you haven’t explicitly provided such a function in your function array. In your example, the prompt has a mathematical expression ("4-1") that the model seems to interpret as something that could be executed with Python code. This behavior can occur because the model is attempting to handle what it perceives as code execution or evaluation, leveraging the function-calling capabilities even when the relevant function isn’t part of the provided function list.
Recommendations
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Explicit Function List: Ensure that the function array you pass in comprises only the functions you intend to allow. If you only want to use specific functions, double-check that the instructions and function definitions given to the model align with that intent.
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Instruction Clarity: Tailor your prompt or system instructions to discourage unintended function calls. For instance, you can instruct the model to answer directly rather than generating function calls for arithmetic evaluation.
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Response-Handling: If unexpected function calls occur, you may need to filter out or override function calls that do not match your specified functions. This can involve detecting any call to an unrecognized function (like "python") in your response and handling it appropriately in your application logic.
By refining the prompt context and closely controlling the function definitions you send with your request, you can reduce the likelihood of the model generating calls to functions it wasn’t explicitly provided.
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