AI jailbreaks: What they are and how they can be mitigated


Generative AI systems are made up of multiple components that interact to provide a rich user experience between the human and the AI model(s).

As part of a responsible AI approach, AI models are protected by layers of defense mechanisms to prevent the production of harmful content or being used to carry out instructions that go against the intended purpose of the AI integrated application. This blog will provide an understanding of what AI jailbreaks are, why generative AI is susceptible to them, and how you can mitigate the risks and harms.

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