Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
Anthropic announced it has successfully blocked malicious actors from using its AI models for activities such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could contribute to biological weapons. The company highlighted the increasing power of AI and the need for stronger safeguards, urging governments and competitors to collaborate on preventing misuse.
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This report underscores the critical and evolving risks associated with advanced AI, particularly its potential for misuse in developing dangerous weapons or facilitating sophisticated attacks. It emphasizes the urgent need for responsible AI development, robust safeguards, and international cooperation to mitigate these significant global threats.
Anthropic said Thursday it has blocked efforts by bad actors to use its artificial intelligence models for malicious activity such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could have led to biological weapons.
As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create threats that would not have been possible even a year ago, Anthropic said . The company said it has added stronger safeguards in its latest models to restrict biological research that could also be used to make weapons.
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