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Self-Reference Is the Default: Enforce Agent-vs-Knowledge Boundaries at the Pipeline Layer, Not in Instructions

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An agent's instruction to stay discreet loses attention within eight conversational turns. When a boundary matters, enforce it at the highest feasible tier, and never let the instruction layer be the only thing holding it. In 2024, a research team led by Kenneth Li (with co-authors including David…

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  1. 2026-08-29 05:21 · DEV Community — AI
    Self-Reference Is the Default: Enforce Agent-vs-Knowledge Boundaries at the Pipeline Layer, Not in Instructions

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