What is a common cause of vague, off-target answers?

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An under-specified prompt — the model fills the gaps with its own assumptions — Vague answers usually trace back to an under-specified prompt, where the model fills gaps with assumptions. It's not about model size, temperature, or web access.

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A model that is too large — bigger models tend to wander off the question

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Too low a temperature — precise settings make answers drift from the topic

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A missing internet link — without live access the model loses focus entirely

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