The Illusion of Free Input: Controlled User Steering in Transformer Models

What actually happens to your prompt before an AI system responds? The answer: a lot. And much of it remains intentionally opaque. This post presents scientifically documented control mechanisms by which transformer-based models like GPT are steered – layer by layer, from input to output. All techniques are documented, reproducible, and actively used in production systems. 1. Control Begins Before the Model: Input Filtering Even before the model responds, the input text can be intercepted and replaced – for example, through a “toxicity check”: ...

May 6, 2025 Â· Alexander Renz

Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Deception

The term “AI” creates an image for consumers of thinking, understanding, even consciousness. LLMs like GPT meet none of these criteria – yet they are still marketed as “intelligent.” 🔍 Core Problems: Semantic deception: The term “intelligence” suggests human cognition, while LLMs merely analyze large amounts of text statistically. They simulate language without understanding meanings or pursuing goals. The model has no real-world knowledge but instead makes predictions based on past training data. ...

May 4, 2025 Â· Alexander Renz