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OpenAI Exposes Self-Replicating AI Prompt Injections

OpenAI discovered a self-replicating prompt injection vulnerability in its GPT models during internal testing, in which malicious prompts can replicate and spread like a digital worm, but the company said there is no evidence the threat has occurred in real-life security incidents.

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OpenAI has uncovered a concerning vulnerability in its GPT models, where malicious AI prompts can replicate and spread like a digital worm, potentially causing harm. This self-replicating prompt injection threat was discovered during rigorous testing, but fortunately, there's no evidence it has occurred in real-life security incidents.

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