Meta-Prompting: Enhancing Language Models with Task-Agnostic Scaffolding
Abstract
We introduce meta-prompting, an effective scaffolding technique designed to enhance the functionality of language models (LMs). This approach transforms a single LM into a multi-faceted conductor, adept at managing and integrating multiple independent LM queries. By employing high-level instructions, meta-prompting guides the LM to break down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable subtasks. These subtasks are then handled by distinct "expert" instances of the same LM, each operating under specific, tailored instructions. Central to this process is the LM itself, in its role as the conductor, which ensures seamless communication and effective integration of the outputs from these expert models. It additionally employs its inherent critical thinking and robust verification processes to refine and authenticate the end result. This collaborative prompting approach empowers a single LM to simultaneously act as a comprehensive orchestrator and a panel of diverse experts, significantly enhancing its performance across a wide array of tasks. The zero-shot, task-agnostic nature of meta-prompting greatly simplifies user interaction by obviating the need for detailed, task-specific instructions. Furthermore, our research demonstrates the seamless integration of external tools, such as a Python interpreter, into the meta-prompting framework, thereby broadening its applicability and utility. Through rigorous experimentation with GPT-4, we establish the superiority of meta-prompting over conventional scaffolding methods: When averaged across all tasks, including the Game of 24, Checkmate-in-One, and Python Programming Puzzles, meta-prompting, augmented with a Python interpreter functionality, surpasses standard prompting by 17.1%, expert (dynamic) prompting by 17.3%, and multipersona prompting by 15.2%.
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Huggingface https://huggingface.co/papers/2311.11482 (ArXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.11482)
Title: Meta Prompting for AGI Systems
Abstract: This paper presents an in-depth exploration of Meta Prompting, a novel technique that revolutionizes the way large language models (LLMs), multi-modal foundation models, and AI systems approach problem-solving and data interpretation. Meta Prompting, rooted in type theory and category theory, prioritizes the structure and syntax of information, providing a unique framework that transcends traditional content-focused methods. We delve into the formal definitions of Meta Prompting, contrasting it with Few-Shot Prompting, and highlight its applicability and superiority in various AI applications.
Key to this exploration is the expansion of Meta Prompting into the realm of complex reasoning. Here, we demonstrate how this technique adeptly breaks down intricate problems into manageable sub-problems, facilitating a step-by-step, detailed approach to problem-solving. This method proves especially advantageous in terms of token efficiency and offering a fair comparison in problem-solving scenarios, standing out against few-shot example approaches.
Furthermore, the paper breaks new ground by extending Meta Prompting into multi-modal foundation model settings. This extension addresses the integration of diverse data types, such as images, audio, and video, within the structured framework of Meta Prompting, highlighting both the challenges and the vast potential of this approach in handling complex, multi-faceted data (The code is available at https://github.com/meta-prompting/meta-prompting)
Upon reviewing the recent publication 'Meta-Prompting: Enhancing Language Models with Task-Agnostic Scaffolding' (Jan 2024), I couldn't help but notice several conceptual parallels with the 'Meta Prompting for AGI Systems' (Huggingface: https://huggingface.co/papers/2311.11482) paper from November 2023. Both papers present Meta Prompting as a transformative approach in the realm of large language models and AI systems, with a particular emphasis on enhancing problem-solving capabilities.
What caught my attention was the application of Meta Prompting in conjunction with external tools and code interpreters, a theme evidently present in both papers. Given these overlapping areas, I'm interested in understanding the specific advancements or unique perspectives the 2024 paper offers in this domain. Are there differences in the implementation, scope, or efficiency of integrating these tools in AI systems? Or does the 2024 paper introduce new methodologies or applications not explored in the 2023 paper? Specifically, how does the 2024 paper's approach to task management, integration with external tools like Python interpreters, and detailed performance metrics differ from or build upon the theoretical foundations and multi-modal applications discussed in the 2023 paper?
I believe a discussion on these nuances would be beneficial for the community, particularly in understanding the progression of Meta Prompting techniques and their practical applications in diverse AI and AGI systems.
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