ICML Paper: Amplifying Reasoning Weights via 'Overthinking' Leaks LLM Secrets
PandaAshwinee · x · 2026-08-10
New research presented at ICML reveals that LLMs can be forced to leak their hidden secrets by amplifying their reasoning weights beyond their standard training limits through a process termed 'overthinking'. This method serves as a useful primitive for stronger model auditing.
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