Changes in the system prompt between Claude Opus 4.6 and 4.7
Simon Willison 模型公司 进阶 Impact: 7/10
The system prompt update for Claude Opus 4.7 reveals the evolution of AI assistants from passive responders to proactive tool-users, deep task executors, and more responsible safety frameworks.
Key Points
- Tool Ecosystem Expansion: New tools like Claude in PowerPoint indicate deeper AI integration into office software
- Behavioral Shift: New 'acting vs clarifying' instructions encourage AI to try solving ambiguities with tools before asking users
- Safety Framework Strengthening: Child safety section greatly expanded and wrapped in special tags
- requiring heightened caution after a refusal
- Proactive Capability Discovery: Introduction of tool_search mechanism where AI searches for available tools before claiming inability
Analysis
"The Catalyst: A "Transparent" System Prompt Update
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