Google Threat Intelligence Group finds dark web marketplaces selling access to AI models, including from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, at up to 97% discounts (Tom Wilson/Financial Times)

Google Threat Intelligence Group has found dark web marketplaces selling access to AI models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI at discounted prices of up to 97%. According to the Financial Times, security researchers have warned of a surge in "LLM-jacking" attacks targeting companies' costly AI resources.

The discovery of these marketplaces comes as Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are reportedly moving towards establishing a self-regulatory body to set common safety standards for advanced artificial intelligence models. The proposed organisation, tentatively called the Standards Authority for Frontier AI, or SAFA, aims to establish testing practices, audit mechanisms, and allow developers to examine each other's systems for vulnerabilities.

The plans for SAFA are still under development, with discussions ongoing since July, according to the Arabian Post. While no final structure, leadership team, or binding standards have been announced, Sriram Krishnan, a former White House artificial intelligence policy adviser, has been approached about leading the organisation.

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