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AI prompt injection gets real — with macros the latest hidden threat

“Attackers conceal instructions via ultra-small fonts, background-matched text, ASCII smuggling using Unicode Tags, macros that inject payloads at parsing time, and even file metadata (e.g., DOCX custom properties, PDF/XMP, EXIF),” Granoša explained. “These vectors evade human review yet are fully parsed and executed by LLMs, enabling indirect prompt injection.”
Countermeasures
Justin Endres, head of data security at cybersecurity vendor Seclore, argued that security leaders can’t rely on legacy tools alone to defend against malicious prompts that turn “everyday files into Trojan horses for AI systems.”
“[Security leaders] need layered defenses that sanitize content before it ever reaches an AI parser, enforce strict guardrails around model inputs, and keep humans in the loop for critical workflows,” Endres advised. “Otherwise, attackers will be the ones writing the prompts that shape your AI’s behavior.”
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Mapping the power of AI across the patient journey

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming clinical care, offering healthcare leaders new tools to improve workflows through automation and enhance patient outcomes with more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments. This resource provides a framework for understanding how AI is applied across the patient journey, from pre-visit interactions to post‑visit monitoring and ongoing care. It focuses on actionable use cases to help healthcare organizations evaluate AI technologies holistically, balance innovation with feasibility, and navigate the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare.
For a deeper exploration of any specific use case featured in this infographic, check out our comprehensive compendium. It offers detailed insights into these technologies, including their benefits, implementation considerations, and evolving role in healthcare.
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West Alabama school district looks to strengthen AI policy

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – One west Alabama school district is working to update its policy on artificial intelligence (AI).
Tuscaloosa City Schools wants to hear from parents when it comes to how they handle AI, a growing system that continues to evolve.
The school district has a committee studying best-use practices and a major part of that study is surveying parents on how they think AI could be strengthened to improve teaching and learning.
Central High School English teacher Rachael James is the first to admit just the mere mention of AI intimidated her a bit.
“There is definitely that intimidation factor,” said James.
But AI is here to stay, and James felt the best way to tackle it is to confront it head on with crystal clarity.
James learned early on that for teachers, AI is simply another resource – another avenue – to find apps that help do their jobs better.
“AI allows us to create different tools to address different learning styles and it also makes some of the legwork in education a little easier with creating lesson plans we need to run our classes smoothly,” said James.
But like any new thing, there is a chance it could be abused and harmful.
“Safety and privacy are most important,” said Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Daria.
Dr. Daria says the school district is sending out surveys to parents to get their feedback on how to make the use of AI better, stronger and safer in the classroom.
“We know it’s evolving very quickly and we believe it’s important to have input from our parents on the way we use it. A big part of that is AI literacy so our students can understand AI, navigate it, interpret it, discern what it is and what it’s not,” said Dr. Daria.
But what about the teacher-student relationship? Could artificial intelligence damage the synergy?
“There is that fear. However, being able to educate, even if computers take over, there still has to be human engagement in some shape, form or fashion,” said James.
Either way, the future is here and James is on the front line and mastering it along the way.
“The goal is not to be afraid of AI,” said James.
School district leaders said parents have until September 26 to complete the survey.
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