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Researchers decrypt LLM 'thoughts' for $720, exposing GPT-5, Claude, Gemini

Researchers have discovered a method to decrypt the internal reasoning processes of advanced AI models like GPT-5, Claude Opus, and Gemini. This attack, costing approximately $720, exploits a key management flaw that allows weaker models to act as oracles for decrypting encrypted "chain of thought" data. The vulnerability could expose proprietary reasoning methodologies, sensitive user data, and bypass safety systems. All three major AI providers, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, reportedly patched the core vulnerability before the research was publicly disclosed. AI

IMPACT Exposes potential for intellectual property theft and safety bypasses in LLM APIs, necessitating immediate developer mitigation.

RANK_REASON Research paper detailing a novel attack vector against LLM reasoning encryption.

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Researchers decrypt LLM 'thoughts' for $720, exposing GPT-5, Claude, Gemini

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Reasoning Heist: How Researchers Stole the Secret Thoughts of GPT-5, Claude, and Gemini... # ai # security # llm # webdev # software # coding # development

    The Reasoning Heist: How Researchers Stole the Secret Thoughts of GPT-5, Claude, and Gemini... # ai # security # llm # webdev # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community The Reasoning Heist: Stealing Encrypted LLM Thoughts from GPT-5, Claude & Gemini —…

  2. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Manoranjan Rajguru ·

    The Reasoning Heist: Stealing Encrypted LLM Thoughts from GPT-5, Claude & Gemini — Fix It Now

    <h1> The Reasoning Heist: How Researchers Stole the Secret Thoughts of GPT-5, Claude, and Gemini — And What Every Developer Must Fix Right Now </h1> <h2> Table of Contents </h2> <ol> <li>The $720 Attack That Shook Three AI Giants</li> <li>Background: Why LLMs Started Hiding Their…