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A Lifecycle Approach to AI Risk Reduction: Tackling the Risk of Malicious Use Amid Implications of Openness
A Lifecycle Approach to AI Risk Reduction introduces a novel framework for addressing the complex risks associated with AI, and applies this framework to the risk of malicious use.
AI lifecycle
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artificial intelligence
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LLMs
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malicious use
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risk-mitigation
June 17, 2024
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Announcing New Philanthropic Support for IST’s AI Foundation Model Access Initiative
As the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) continues to study the risks and opportunities associated with degrees of access to AI technologies through our AI Foundation Model Access Initiative, we are thrilled to receive support from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to advance this important effort.
artificial intelligence
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LLMs
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open source AI
February 12, 2024
Report
How Does Access Impact Risk? Assessing AI Foundation Model Risk Along a Gradient of Access
Uninhibited access to powerful AI models and their components significantly increases the risk these models pose across a range of categories, as well as the ability for malicious actors to abuse AI capabilities and cause harm.
artificial inteligence
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bias
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capability overhang
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compliance failure
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foundation model
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human out of the loop
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LLMs
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malicious use
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risk-mitigation
December 13, 2023
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IST Provides Input on National AI Priorities
The IST team submitted a response to the request for information (RFI) from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Our feedback centers on the increased use of AI to automate technical analysis and identify software vulnerabilities.
artificial intelligence
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cyber
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LLMs
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OSTP
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RFI
July 7, 2023
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