Layer-of-Thoughts Prompting (LoT): Leveraging LLM-Based Retrieval with Constraint Hierarchies

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This paper presents a novel approach termed Layer-of-Thoughts Prompting (LoT), which utilizes constraint hierarchies to filter and refine candidate responses to a given query.

• By integrating these constraints, our method enables a structured retrieval process that enhances explainability and automation.
• Existing methods have explored various prompting techniques but often present overly generalized frameworks without delving into the nuances of prompts in multi-turn interactions.
• Our work addresses this gap by focusing on the hierarchical relationships among prompts.