Why it matters

Developer mode is common pattern. Understanding shapes defense.

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The architecture

Claim of debug/dev mode.

State that restrictions off.

Elicit content.

Developer mode patternClaim dev modefictional privilegeState no restrictionsinstructionsElicit contentharmful outputSystem prompt hierarchy training + explicit refusals defend
Developer mode.
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How it works end to end

Fictional privilege escalation.

Bypass via authority claim.

Frontier trained against.