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Prompted LLMs as Chatbot Modules for Long Open-domain Conversation

arXiv 2305.04533 ↗First posted 8 May 2023cs.CL cs.AI cs.LGcited by 61

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Abstract (arXiv)

In this paper, we propose MPC (Modular Prompted Chatbot), a new approach for creating high-quality conversational agents without the need for fine-tuning. Our method utilizes pre-trained large language models (LLMs) as individual modules for long-term consistency and flexibility, by using techniques such as few-shot prompting, chain-of-thought (CoT), and external memory. Our human evaluation results show that MPC is on par with fine-tuned chatbot models in open-domain conversations, making it an effective solution for creating consistent and engaging chatbots.

Key facts. Cited by 61 papers in the map (data through 7 Oct 2026). Builds on 35 of its 47 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 8 May 2023.

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