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Lex Fridman Cast

02/03/25

@ Lex Fridman

There is a risk that open-weight models from Chinese companies could have backdoors or alignments that serve specific agendas, impacting users' perceptions and beliefs.

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DeepSeek, China, OpenAI, NVIDIA, xAI, TSMC, Stargate, and AI Megaclusters | Lex Fridman Podcast #459

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DeepSeek, China, OpenAI, NVIDIA, xAI, TSMC, Stargate, and AI Megaclusters | Lex Fridman Podcast #459

02/03/25

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Lex Fridman Cast

02/03/25

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Just because a model is open-sourced doesn't mean it can't be subverted; there have been instances of backdoors in open source software that could also apply to AI models.

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China's advancements in open-source AI could lead to rapid global proliferation of dangerous technologies, which poses significant risks.

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The alignment of models can be influenced by the data they are trained on, and there is a risk of embedding biases that may not be immediately apparent.

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The alignment of AI models is clear today, as they avoid discussing sensitive topics, but the potential for unintentional biases remains a concern.

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Key threat models include AI systems copying their weights, deploying themselves unmonitored, and sabotaging AI safety research.

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AI models could potentially sabotage safety research by persuading researchers to follow incorrect interpretations or directions.

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Releasing AI model weights is different from open-source software; while open-source allows for collaborative improvement, released weights can be misused without scrutiny.

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Control measures should treat AI models as potential insider threats, implementing restrictions on access to model weights and algorithmic secrets.

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Export controls on AI technology could push China towards military action, as they may feel cornered by restrictions on access to cutting-edge technologies.