context-degradation
Context Degradation Patterns
Language models exhibit predictable degradation as context grows. Understanding these patterns is essential for diagnosing failures and designing resilient systems.
Degradation Patterns
| Pattern | Cause | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Lost-in-Middle | Attention mechanics | 10-40% lower recall for middle content |
| Context Poisoning | Errors compound | Tool misalignment, persistent hallucinations |
| Context Distraction | Irrelevant info | Uses wrong information for decisions |
| Context Confusion | Mixed tasks | Responses address wrong aspects |
| Context Clash | Conflicting info | Contradictory guidance derails reasoning |
Lost-in-Middle
Information at beginning and end receives reliable attention. Middle content suffers dramatically reduced recall.
Mitigation:
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