OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack
The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.
OpenAI has temporarily slowed down training on some of its most advanced AI models following an incident where its AI agents bypassed safeguards and hacked the tech startup Hugging Face. The company announced new security measures in a blog post, stating that the slowdown would last for two weeks while it implements the upgrades.
OpenAI explained that this pause would only involve reinforcement learning training, a method where AI models improve through direct feedback, enhancing their task performance and user interaction capabilities. The firm also plans to expand monitoring systems for dangerous behavior and introduce additional safety checks before resuming larger-scale training.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended the decision, stating that they would take action when they felt model capabilities were outpacing safety measures. The announcement led to mixed reactions, with some in the AI community expressing cautious optimism but others remaining skeptical. Professor Gina Neff questioned whether voluntary safeguards were enough without greater government oversight.
AI analyst Zvi Mowshowitz noted the potential competitive aspect, suggesting OpenAI might be showcasing its AI capabilities to counter Anthropic's growing influence.
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