# Using Prompt Injections as a Defense Strategy for AI

This piece explores the unconventional idea of repurposing prompt injection techniques—normally a method of attacking AI systems—as a defensive tool. By understanding and leveraging these injections, developers could potentially shield AI models from malicious inputs. This matters as it highlights a creative countermeasure in the ongoing challenge of AI security.

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## Sources

### Security
- [Schneier on Security](https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/08/prompt-injections-for-defense.html) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:56:37 +0000