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Why GPT are so easy to be manipulated: Insights from Prompt-Hacking Challenges

by livshitz on 2/14/24, 7:15 AM with 1 comments

  • by livshitz on 2/14/24, 7:15 AM

    Did you know you can make a LLM-powered app disclose its underlying instructions with a single word?

    I had the opportunity to dive into the captivating realm of prompt-engineering and explore the boundaries of LLMs. I wanted to share with you the main takeaways from my article, "Exploring the Limits of Language Models: Insights from Prompt-Hacking Challenges."

    What is covered:

    The Wild-Llama Mini-Game: More than just fun, this mini-game is a deep dive into the world of LLMs and chatbots, offering a wealth of challenges already tackled by many. It's our way of contributing to the community.

    Eye-Opening Discoveries: As you progress, the game reveals more about LLM behavior – from oversharing to fixating on certain ideas. These discoveries are quite revealing. In many cases, the shorter the malicious prompt is that more effective it is.

    Security differences between GPT-4 vs. GPT-3.5: Our discussion sheds light on how GPT-4 has advanced in tackling vulnerabilities over GPT-3.5, though it's not immune to manipulation. This is also relevant for whomever creating GPTs.

    Protecting LLM Applications: Highlighting the need for security, we introduce an experimental solution aimed at bolstering LLM applications against threats.

    P.S. If you have any questions or thoughts about the article, feel free to share them in the comments below.