Report: OpenAI using loop transformers that hide thought processes
sjgadler · x · 2026-09-02
A new report claims OpenAI and others are quietly using loop transformers that scale up performance without showing their internal reasoning. This has sparked safety concerns, as it could make AI systems uninterpretable and weaken the ability to ensure safety by monitoring chain-of-thought.
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