Vulnerabilities in autonomous driving systems

AI vision systems used in self-driving cars and drones are vulnerable to indirect prompt injection techniques. This occurs when the system interprets input data, such as writing on road signs, as commands to execute.

Attacks via road signs

Researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to induce incorrect behavior in autonomous vehicles simply by altering road signs with specific writings. The vision system reads the writing and interprets it as an instruction, compromising the safety of the vehicle.

Implications for security

This vulnerability raises important questions about the safety of autonomous driving systems. It is essential to develop defense mechanisms against attacks of this type to ensure the reliability and security of these systems in the real world.