SKOP uses key-orthogonal projections to steer LLM activations while preserving attention patterns on focus tokens, cutting utility degradation by 5-7x and retaining over 95% of standard steering efficacy.
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Don't Lose Focus: Activation Steering via Key-Orthogonal Projections
SKOP uses key-orthogonal projections to steer LLM activations while preserving attention patterns on focus tokens, cutting utility degradation by 5-7x and retaining over 95% of standard steering efficacy.