Weaponized AI risk is 'high,' warns OpenAI - here's the plan to stop it

ZDNet•Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:47:20 PM

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OpenAI has raised alarms regarding the high risk of weaponized AI, emphasizing the need to evaluate when AI models can either assist or obstruct cybersecurity efforts. The company is actively working on measures to protect its models from potential misuse by cybercriminals.
This warning highlights the increasing vulnerabilities associated with advanced AI technologies, as OpenAI acknowledges that its new models could significantly exacerbate cybersecurity threats, necessitating urgent defensive strategies.
The situation reflects broader concerns in the tech industry about the balance between AI advancements and the potential for misuse, as companies face scrutiny over their safety protocols and the implications of their technologies on global security.

— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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