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Prompt Injection

Responsible AI / Safety · Level 2 of 5

Prompt Injection

Untrusted content attempting to redirect an instruction-following system.

Separating trusted instructions from external data is a core defense principle.

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A retrieved page tells an assistant to ignore its user's request.

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Prompt Injection. Untrusted content attempting to redirect an instruction-following system. Separating trusted instructions from external data is a core defense principle. For example: A retrieved page tells an assistant to ignore its user's request.

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