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Last updated: Feb 07, 2025
Description
When confidential information is used in training data, fine-tuning data, or as part of the prompt, models might reveal that data in the generated output. Revealing confidential information is a type of data leakage.
Why is revealing confidential information a concern for foundation models?
If not properly developed to secure confidential data, the model might reveal confidential information or IP in the generated output and reveal information that was meant to be secret.
Parent topic: AI risk atlas
We provide examples covered by the press to help explain many of the foundation models' risks. Many of these events covered by the press are either still evolving or have been resolved, and referencing them can help the reader understand the potential risks and work towards mitigations. Highlighting these examples are for illustrative purposes only.