Understanding AI Model Parameters and Settings
Temperature, top-p, frequency penalty, and when to adjust each one.
Daily AI Prompts Team
Solo Developer & AI Enthusiast
January 5, 2025
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Temperature vs Top-p
Temperature controls randomness; top-p trims the probability distribution. For deterministic answers, keep both low. For creative ideation, raise one knob at a time.
Frequency and Presence Penalties
Use penalties to prevent repetition or encourage new ideas. We share the values we use for brainstorming, summarization, and rewriting tasks.
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