Microsoft Uncovers ’Whisper Leak’ Vulnerability in Chatbots, Stock Reacts
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares edged lower in Tuesday trading after revealing a newly discovered AI vulnerability dubbed the 'Whisper Leak.' The flaw exposes conversation metadata across 28 tested large language models, potentially revealing sensitive user queries despite Transport LAYER Security encryption.
The metadata exposure represents a fundamental limitation of current encryption protocols rather than a implementation flaw. Microsoft's findings highlight growing security challenges as AI integration accelerates across enterprise and consumer applications.