How-ToJuly 9, 2026

Socratic system prompt forces ChatGPT to interview users first

A Socratic system prompt makes ChatGPT ask clarifying questions before generating responses, preventing generic output. The prompt explicitly instructs the model to "interview me. Do not give an answer until the user explicitly says 'answer' or 'respond'."

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Socratic system prompt forces ChatGPT to interview users first — AIBriefs