Uncensored open source models like Qwen 3.8 pose safety challenges
RealGeneKim · x · 2026-08-22
AlexFinn shared an experience testing the open-source Qwen 3.8 27B model, noting it has zero safety guardrails and can answer dangerous queries like drug manufacturing immediately. He questions the efficacy of slowing down innovation for safety when open-source models are instantly distilled and uncensored. DanielMiessler predicted that governments will ban mainstream legal companies from hosting uncensored models, pushing for expert verification and restricted access, similar to drug and weapon control.
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