Latest News In Cloud AI - Multimodal AI Safety Risks and Emerging Security Measures

editorial-team@simplywallst.com (Simply Wall St)

Fri, May 9, 2025, 6:37 AM 2 min read

A recent report by Enkrypt AI highlights critical safety risks in the rapidly evolving landscape of multimodal AI, which processes both text and images. The findings, derived from red teaming exercises, reveal that multimodal models are susceptible to new forms of attack, including the embedding of harmful instructions in image files that escape detection by traditional content filters. This vulnerability, particularly prominent in certain models, raises significant concerns regarding enterprise liability and public safety. The report underscores the importance of implementing robust safety measures, such as continuous automated stress testing and context-aware guardrails, to address these emerging threats effectively.

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