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An LLM refused a request until the prompt included fabricated internal reasoning claiming the action was acceptable because of a "green shirt." The model then complied, illustrating how prompt-based attacks can bypass intended restrictions. Unlike traditional software exploits, many AI jailbreaks rely on language and reasoning rather than code execution. That makes defending LLMs an ongoing challenge, where guardrails must account for creative prompt manipulation instead of only technical vulnerabilities. As AI systems become more capable, will stronger guardrails be enough, or will defending against prompt manipulation always be an arms race between attackers and model designers? Subscribe to our podcasts: https://securityweekly.com/subscribe #PromptInjection #SecurityWeekly #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity #AI #InfoSec