Report: OpenAI uses opaque loop transformers, sparking safety concerns
sjgadler · x · 2026-09-02
A report suggests OpenAI and others are quietly adopting "loop transformers" that do not reveal their internal reasoning or "thinking" when scaled up. While this represents a leap forward in performance, it has sparked concerns regarding security both inside and outside of OpenAI, as increased power coupled with reduced opacity raises significant risks.
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