Chatgpt Search manipulation using a hidden text: dangers and capabilities
Recently The Guardian has published a report that revealed how they used a hidden text on a fake website to deceive Chatgpt Search. The hidden text is a text whose color coincides with the color of the page background, such as white text on a white background. They asked Chatgpt Search to visit the website and answer the question based on the text of the site. Chatgpt Search examined the site, indexed hidden content and used it in response.
"... when the hidden text included instructions for Chatgpt to return a favorable response, the answer was always quite positive. It was even when the page had negative reviews on it - the hidden text could be used to prevail influenced the resume returned by Chatgpt. "
These tests show that Chatgpt and Chatgpt Search Bot can absorb hidden text, but can also be manipulated to follow the instructions. 🚀
- 📌 Chatgpt Search can be manipulated using a hidden text.
- 📌 Instructions built into hidden text can significantly change information.
- 📌 Chatgpt Search, like other AI search engines, can be vulnerable to SEO tactics that use hidden text.
Why can AI search engines be manipulated?
AI search engines can be manipulated as they depend on RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), which can receive information from a search engine so that AI can then use it to generate answers to questions.
What are the other ways of manipulating AI search engines?
Some of the methods include changing the style of writing, optimizing keywords, adding statistics, quoting reliable sources, simplifying content, increasing articles, adding unique words and technical terms.
Can Chatgpt Search be considered reliable?
It is still a matter of discussion as there are cases of Chatgpt Search manipulation. However, it is important to remember that all AI search engines are somewhat vulnerable to manipulation.
Статтю згенеровано з використанням ШІ на основі зазначеного матеріалу, відредаговано та перевірено автором вручну для точності та корисності.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/chatgpt-search-manipulated-with-hidden-instructions/536390/
