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A newly discovered vulnerability dubbed ‘Policy Puppetry’ exposes a critical weakness in large language models (LLMs), potentially allowing malicious actors to circumvent built-in safety guidelines and policies. The vulnerability enables manipulation of the LLM’s behavior, effectively turning it into a ‘puppet’ controlled by those exploiting the flaw. The initial report, shared by Reddit user /u/newleafkratom [link], has ignited a flurry of discussion and investigation within the AI safety community [comments]. Experts emphasize the urgency of addressing this vulnerability to mitigate the risks associated with AI policy manipulation and prevent potential misuse.