The Weaponized Internet Theory
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The 'Weaponized Internet Theory' discusses how the internet can be used as a tool for manipulation and influence, sparking a thoughtful discussion on its implications and potential consequences.
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AnimalMuppet
2 months ago
1 replyInteresting. If I understand the claim correctly: If AI agents are going to roam the internet on your behalf, anything they come across could be a prompt injection attack vector. That's an enormous attack surface.
colinlevineAuthor
2 months ago
Yeah, it's a huge issue. I'm actually building a startup to protect agents from these kinds of attacks. https://savira.dev
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