davidad: spec-bug hunters can spot flaws top exploit-finders miss at same capability level
davidad · x · 2026-10-29
AI safety researcher davidad argues that the best exploit-finders at a given general-capability level will still miss spec flaws that are only exploitable by a smarter system — flaws a dedicated spec-bug-hunter could catch at that same capability level. The point highlights that offensive exploit-finding and spec review are distinct capabilities, implying safety evaluations shouldn't rely solely on red-team-style attack testing.
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