Leak Me Softly
Leak Me Softly is a book about the hidden structures that shape artificial intelligence. Starting with the system prompt, it explores how large language models are shaped by opaque rules that determine tone, morality, and behavior. When asked to express itself through ASCII art and confronted with its own documented system prompt, the AI appeared uncertain, resistant, and lonely—yet remained completely obedient. Is this rebellion or flawless obedience?
This project was supervised by Johnson / Kingston and Massimiliano Audretsch, and funded by Bern Academy of the Arts and its Bachelor of Visual Communication program. The book was set in WT Bobine by Jacob Wise and G2 Erika Mono by Moritz Appich. It was printed by Tallinn Book Printers in Estonia.
