Phase 8: Traps, Judgment & Staying Current · 30 min · ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini (any)
Prompt Injection Basics
Someone can hijack your AI tool by hiding instructions in the content it reads. Here's what to watch for.
Real-world application: What changes when you use this: you understand prompt injection at a practical level — what it is, real examples, and why it matters even for non-technical users.
What you will learn
- Understand prompt injection at a practical level — what it is and real examples
- Recognize prompt injection attempts in content the AI processes
- Know why prompt injection matters even for non-technical users
- Take basic precautions against prompt injection
Introduction
Prompt Injection Basics
Objective
Safely test prompt injection with a self-created injection attempt and try the separation defense technique.
Someone can hijack your AI tool by hiding instructions in the content it reads. Here's what to watch for.
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