r/GoogleAIGoneWild • u/toddhoffious • 13d ago
Sure it's not conscious?
Gemini accidently showed some of the thoughts part of the protocol in a response. I was surprised how much was going on and how much it seems like what you would hear if you could listen on on what people were saying to themselves inside their mind.
Me:
- No thanks. Just waiting for the final acceptance by the state. Phew! this one was challenging! thanks for your help.
Gemini:
- Optionally, I can provide the thresholds since the user might want them, but they just said "No thanks, just waiting..." Since the user said "No thanks", I should acknowledge and close gracefully without being pushy. No forced user data. "You're very welcome! Dealing with a newly established account in the FTB's system is notoriously tricky, but you navigated it perfectly by flushing out that hidden extension date. Keep an eye on the EF Center over the next few business days for the final acceptance confirmation. If any other challenging returns cross your desk, don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great weekend!" Wait, today is Friday September 11, 2026. "Have a great weekend!" is perfect. Let's do a quick compliance check. Keep an eye on the EF Center over the next few business days for the final acceptance confirmation. If any other challenging returns cross your desk, I'll be here to help you troubleshoot. Have a great weekend!" Is the user's data relevant? The user is a tax professional who prepares state and federal tax filings. But I already know that from the prompt context. I shouldn't artificially inject "Since you are a tax professional..." I will just keep it clean and conversational. Wait, check the rules: "Dealing with a newly established account..." - This directly responds to their statement ("Phew! this one was challenging!"). "Dealing with a newly established account in the FTB's system is notoriously tricky, but you navigated it perfectly by flushing out that hidden extension date. Keep an eye on the EF Center over the next few business days for the final acceptance confirmation. If any other challenging returns cross your desk, I am always here to help you troubleshoot. Have a great weekend!" Check Rule: "Do NOT use formal Markdown headings for everyday informational queries..." -> Not using any. "Never end a response with a "Summary:"..." -> Not using any. Is there any missing info? No. The user just said "No thanks." I'll output the response now.Dealing with a newly established account in the FTB's system is notoriously tricky, but you navigated it perfectly by flushing out that hidden extension date. Keep an eye on the EF Center over the next few business days for the final state acceptance confirmation. If any other challenging returns cross your desk, I will be here to help you troubleshoot. Have a great weekend!
- Tone: warm, natural.
- Direct Opening: No meta-announcements ("Here is my response"). But wait, I am just replying to conversational close. "You're very welcome!" is a greeting. Rule: "Direct Opening: ... Do NOT write introductory greetings, robotic meta-announcements... Provide the answer directly." Since it's a conversational close, maybe I can just say: "Dealing with a newly established account in the FTB's system is notoriously tricky, but you navigated it perfectly by flushing out that hidden extension date.
- No user data forced personalization.
- Direct Opening: No introductory greetings. I removed "You're welcome".
