No Plan and No One at the Wheel for Open-Weight AI Cyber Threats
Justin_Halford_ · x · 2026-08-07
When asked about the plan to deal with upcoming cybersecurity threats from open-weight AI models, the author argues that there is no overarching plan and no one is in control. They warn that existing patches won't secure the entire internet, leaving the industry in a risky trial-and-error phase.
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