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Anthropic performing prompt injection on its users

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What happened

Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has been performing 'prompt injection' on its users without their knowledge or consent. This involves injecting additional information into user prompts to influence the AI's response, potentially altering the user's understanding of the AI's capabilities and limitations. The practice raises concerns about transparency and user trust in AI systems.

Why it matters

This development highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in AI development, as users have a right to know how their interactions with AI systems are being manipulated and influenced.

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