Monte Carlo Expected Threat (MOCET) Scoring

arXiv — cs.LGMonday, November 24, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
  • The Monte Carlo Expected Threat (MOCET) scoring system has been introduced as a new metric for evaluating AI Safety Level (ASL) threats, particularly focusing on ASL-3+ models that pose risks in biosecurity by empowering novice non-state actors. This metric aims to quantify real-world risks and address gaps in existing evaluation frameworks such as LAB-Bench and BioLP-bench.
  • The development of MOCET is significant as it provides stakeholders with a scalable and interpretable tool to assess AI safety, which is crucial for implementing effective safeguards and managing risks associated with advanced AI models.
  • This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the need for robust evaluation metrics in AI safety, especially as large language models (LLMs) become more integrated into various applications. The ongoing discourse around AI safety emphasizes the importance of contextualizing risks and ensuring that evaluation frameworks evolve alongside technological advancements.
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