This is, in fact, not true.

    $ ./build/bin/llama-cli -m Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-UD-Q4_K_XL.gguf --system-prompt "(this prompt explicitly left empty)"
    build      : b10889-6e41074fc
    model      : Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-UD-Q4_K_XL.gguf
    ftype      : Q4_K - Medium
    modalities : text
    using custom system prompt

    > What model are you?

    [Start thinking]

    Here's a thinking process:

    1.  **Analyze User Input:** The user asks "What model are you?"
    2.  **Identify Core Question:** The user wants to know my identity/model name.
    3.  **Check System Prompt/Instructions:** The system prompt says "(this prompt explicitly left empty)" - this is unusual but doesn't change my core identity. I need to respond based on my actual identity as Qwen / 通义千问.
    4.  **Formulate Response:** I should clearly state that I am Qwen (通义千问), developed by Alibaba Group's Tongyi Lab, and keep it concise as per guidelines.
    5.  **Draft Response:** I am Qwen (通义千问), a large language model independently developed by Alibaba Group's Tongyi Lab. How can I assist you today?
    6.  **Refine according to guidelines:** The draft matches the required identity and tone. It's direct and helpful. Ready.
    [End thinking]

    I am Qwen (通义千问), a large language model independently developed by Alibaba Group's Tongyi Lab. How can I assist you today?