#python #abliteration #llm #transformer

Heretic is an automated tool that removes safety restrictions from AI language models while preserving their intelligence and capabilities. It uses advanced mathematical techniques called directional ablation to identify and disable the "refusal mechanisms" that prevent models from answering certain questions. The key benefit is that anyone can use it with a simple command—no technical expertise needed. Unlike manual methods that often damage model quality, Heretic achieves the same level of censorship removal with significantly better preservation of the original model's reasoning abilities, as measured by lower KL divergence scores. This means you get an uncensored model that still thinks clearly and produces high-quality responses.

https://github.com/p-e-w/heretic