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Podcast: Kimi K3.1 Pro, the new cyber reality, and Muse musings

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Nathan and Florian, co-hosts of the Interconnects podcast, dove deep into the world of AI and cybersecurity during their latest episode. They discussed the mixed reactions surrounding the launch of Kimi K3.1 Pro, a new cyber reality model, and explored the reasons behind its strong benchmark scores but subsequent performance issues. The hosts questioned whether they had underestimated the risks associated with open-weight models and their potential cybersecurity implications.

The podcast also touched on the differences in how cyber experts and AI experts discuss recent events, as well as the future of AI and cybersecurity trends. The hosts concluded the discussion with some lighter topics, including their fascination with Muse and the ongoing hiring of junior technical talent. Listeners were encouraged to send in questions and topics for future podcasts.

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