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Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Renews Commitment to Supporting IST’s AI Risk Reduction Efforts
Over the last two years, with the support of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) has been on a mission to assess the risks and opportunities associated with the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI foundation models. IST is again excited to announce renewed support from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to further advance this vital work.
AI foundation models
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artificial intelligence
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compliance failure
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malicious use
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risk reduction
March 18, 2025
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IST, industry and civil society contributors release report assessing risks of increased access to AI foundation models
In recent months, a number of leading AI labs have released advanced artificial intelligence systems. While some models remain highly restricted, limiting who can access the model and its components, others provide fully open access to their model weights and architecture. The potential benefits of these more open postures are generally well understood. As a result, this effort turned our attention to the risks, seeking to answer the question: how does access to foundation models and their components impact the risk they pose to individuals, groups, and society?
AI foundation models
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compliance
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human in the loop
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malicious use
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race to the bottom
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reinforcing bias
December 13, 2023
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IST Statement on President Biden’s Artificial Intelligence Executive Order
IST commends the Biden-Harris Administration for this week releasing its Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. IST looks forward to playing a catalyzing role in helping identify gaps, shape solutions, and inform the intense work that still needs to be done.
AI foundation models
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critical infrastructure
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Executive Order
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Infrastructure-as-a-Service
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open-source
November 1, 2023
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