2.2.2. System Message Capabilities

• Concept: The system message sets persistent context for all interactions
• Purpose: Define AI behavior without repeating instructions each turn
• Benefit: Consistent persona and behavior across conversation

System Message Can:

• ✅ Define what the model should and should not do - Behavioral boundaries
• ✅ Help define the assistant's personality - Tone, style, persona

System Message Cannot:

• ❌ Define data sources (done through RAG configuration)
• ❌ Set authentication (infrastructure concern)