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As AI systems become more agentic—opening webpages, clicking buttons, reading emails, and taking actions on a user’s behalf—security risks shift in a very specific direction. Traditional web threats often target humans (phishing) or software vulnerabilities (exploits). But browser-based AI agents introduce a different and growing risk: prompt injection , where malicious instructions are embedded inside content the agent reads, with the goal of steering the agent away from the user’s intent. This matters for systems like ChatGPT Atlas because an agent operating in a browser must constantly interact with untrusted content—webpages, documents, emails, forms, and search results. If an attacker can influence what the agent “sees,” they can attempt to manipulate what the agent does. The core challenge is that the open web is designed to be expressive and untrusted; agents are designed to interpret and act. That intersection is where prompt injection thrives. TL;DR ...

Artificial intelligence systems increasingly handle large volumes of personal data, which raises concerns about privacy when sensitive information might be unintentionally exposed. Protecting privacy is important for upholding individual rights and maintaining trust in AI technologies. TL;DR Contextual integrity frames privacy as appropriate information flow based on social norms within specific contexts. One approach adds lightweight privacy checks during AI inference to monitor outputs without changing the core model. Another approach trains AI with reasoning and reinforcement learning to internalize contextual privacy rules. Privacy Challenges in AI Systems AI’s growing role in daily activities involves processing sensitive data, which can lead to unintended privacy breaches. These risks highlight the need for privacy measures that align with users’ expectations and rights. Contextual Integrity as a Privacy Framework This framework emphasizes...

Large language models (LLMs) rely on training methods that help them improve their language understanding and generation. Reinforcement learning from verifiable rewards (RLVR) is one such approach, using reliable feedback signals to guide the model’s development. TL;DR The article reports that LLM training with RLVR can encounter performance plateaus where progress stalls. Prolonged Reinforcement Learning (ProRL) extends training steps to help overcome these plateaus, though challenges remain as models scale. Scaling rollouts increases the range of training experiences, potentially improving model learning and mimicking human trial-and-error learning. Understanding Performance Plateaus in LLM Training Performance plateaus occur when a model’s improvement slows or stops despite ongoing training. This can restrict the model’s ability to generate more accurate or natural language responses, posing difficulties for developers aiming to enhance LLM cap...

Stable Diffusion models generate images from text prompts using deep learning, supporting various automated workflows like content creation and media production. Efforts to optimize these models focus on enhancing efficiency and output quality for automation. TL;DR DDPO refines models by using preference data to guide learning beyond fixed datasets. TRL applies reinforcement learning to transformer-based models, improving adaptation to specific goals. Combining DDPO with TRL can enhance Stable Diffusion models for better automated image generation. Stable Diffusion and Automation Stable Diffusion uses AI to create images from textual descriptions, supporting tasks in design, advertising, and other automated processes. Improving these models involves refining their ability to produce outputs aligned with user needs. Direct Preference Optimization (DDPO) DDPO is a method that fine-tunes machine learning models based on preference data rather than ...