A Theory of Prompt Injection (and why you should study roles)

The research explains that language models identify token roles through writing patterns rather than secure structural tags. The study demonstrates how ‘malicious text sounding like a higher-privilege role’ enables injection attacks, and that role boundaries function as critical infrastructure isolating competing objectives within AI systems.

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🔗 A Theory of Prompt Injection (and why you should study roles)

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