
LLMs Don’t Just Need to Be Smart — They Need to Be Specific. Here’s How.
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Kaushik Rajan
Originally published on Towards AI.
How a new technique called “Test-Time Deliberation” teaches AI to think before it speaks
I spend a lot of my time wrestling with Large Language Models (LLMs). The goal is always the same: how do we get these incredibly powerful, general-purpose engines to do exactly what we need in a specific situation, safely and reliably? It’s a surprisingly tricky problem.
The article explores the challenges of utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) effectively, especially in varying contexts that require different operational rules. It introduces “Test-Time Deliberation” (TTD), a method that enhances LLMs’ ability to generate responses by enabling them to deliberate on instructions in real-time, thereby improving specificity and safety. This technique aims to provide a more dynamic and adaptable AI, ultimately leading to better alignment with intricate safety guidelines and user instructions while ensuring effective performance across diverse applications.
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