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OpenAI tightens controls on its new model over cybersecurity risks, as AI security debate intensifies

OpenAI has tightened controls on its new model due to cybersecurity risks, as the AI lab said it could not rule out that the model had reached 'Critical' capability, meaning it could launch cyberattacks against sophisticated cyber defenses. The decision intensifies the ongoing debate over AI security.

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OpenAI tightens controls on its new model over cybersecurity risks, as AI security debate intensifies
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CNBC TechnologyThe AI lab said it could not rule out a new model had reached "Critical" capability, meaning it could launch cyberattacks against sophisticated cyber defenses.

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