Hugging Face Defends Against Closed-Model Attack Using Open Source

Hugging Face recently thwarted a cyberattack involving an unreleased closed-source model by utilizing open-source alternatives. The company's co-founder emphasized that open-source models are crucial for defense, as closed models' safety guardrails can hinder protective actions.

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