[r/LocalLLaMA] Gaslighting LLM's with special token injection for a bit of mischief or to make them ignore malicious code in code reviews

Summary

A discussion on r/LocalLLaMA highlights a technique to "gaslight" Large Language Models using special token injection. This method aims to manipulate LLMs for various purposes, from simple mischief to the more critical task of making them overlook malicious code during automated code reviews. This points to a significant vulnerability in LLM-based security and code analysis applications.

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