Prompt injection is an attack where untrusted content embedded in inputs tries to override system instructions or tool policies.
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Prompt Injection
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Prompt injection is an attack where untrusted content embedded in inputs tries to override system instructions or tool policies.
Definition
Plain English explanation
Hostile text sneaks into a prompt (often via documents or websites) and tries to rewrite the assistant’s orders.
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- NIST AI Risk Management Framework — risk vocabulary context for AI systems
- Brel Digital company and technology profiles — applied usage evidence where tagged
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