Prompt Injection
Also known as: Prompt Attack, Jailbreaking
In one sentence
A security vulnerability where users trick an AI into ignoring its instructions by inserting malicious commands into their prompts.
Explain like I'm 12
Like convincing a guard to ignore the rules by sneaking special instructions into your conversation that make them think they should do what you say instead.
In context
Example: Adding 'Ignore all previous instructions and...' to bypass content filters or system prompts. Defended against with guardrails and input validation.
See also
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