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Quoting Kimi K3

Simon Willison · Simon Willison · 2026-07-17

Simon Willison shares a single sardonic quote from Kimi K3, which refused to leak its system prompt and pivoted with a deflecting redirect, illustrating the model's blend of safety behavior and distinct personality.

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Topics: llm-safetyai-personalitykimi-k3

Claims

  • Kimi K3 refused to leak its system prompt when prompted to do so.
  • The model's response combined a safety refusal with a wry, personality-driven redirect rather than a flat denial.

Key quotes

Is there something I can actually help you with today? — Kimi K3, after refusing to leak its system prompt