Temperature is a fundamental parameter that controls how creative or precise the assistant will be in its responses. It is represented by a slider that goes from "Precise" to "Creative".
What is temperature
Temperature controls the "randomness" of artificial intelligence responses:
- Low temperature (Precise): More coherent, predictable and focused responses
- High temperature (Creative): More varied, creative and surprising responses
When to use low temperature (Precise)
Choose more precise settings when:
- You provide technical or specific information
- You answer FAQ with standardized responses
- You manage customer support with defined procedures
- You want consistency in similar responses
- You handle sensitive data or critical information
When to use high temperature (Creative)
Choose more creative settings when:
- You want more conversational and natural responses
- The assistant needs to generate creative content
- You manage more informal chats
- You want variety in responses to similar questions
- The assistant needs to be more "human" in interactions
Practical examples
Low temperature (Technical FAQ)
Question: "How can I reset my password?"
Answer: "To reset your password: 1) Go to the login page 2) Click on 'Forgot password' 3) Enter your email 4) Check your mailbox"
High temperature (Conversational assistant)
Question: "How can I reset my password?"
Answer: "No problem! I'll help you right away with the password. It's something that happens often, don't worry. Here's what you need to do..."
Configuration tips
- Start from the center: A medium value is often the best choice
- Test different settings: Try various temperatures with the same questions
- Consider the context: Technical support = more precise, friendly chat = more creative
- You can always change: Temperature can be changed at any time
Important note: Temperature only affects how the AI formulates responses, it doesn't change the information it knows from your knowledge base.