We discovered that it is possible to create an AI-driven computer worm using an open-weight AI model that anyone can download. This research was conducted in a lab walled off from the outside world, and shared only after removing details that could aid bad actors. www.nytimes.…
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Security and Privacy of Machine Learning at UofT, Vector Institute, and Google 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇪🇺 Co-Director of Canadian AI Safety Institute (CAISI) Research Program at CIFAR. Opinions mine
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Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer ‘Worms’ With A.I. nytimes.com
October 2026 Open Letter from the Scientific Community on AI and Cybersecurity ai-security-letter.org
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Mandatory reporting of cybersecurity incidents involving AI is needed to help improve alignment and containment. We stress that collaboration between the AI and cybersecurity communities is needed to make these changes effectively. Read the letter: ai-security-letter.org
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Over 400 academics in 30+ countries signed our open letter calling for immediate changes in AI development and deployment practices to ensure that cybersecurity incidents do not continue to occur, as future incidents will be far more damaging to our critical infrastructure.
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