Is a secure AI assistant possible?
TL;DR
AI agents are a risky business. Even when stuck inside the chatbox window, LLMs will make mistakes and behave badly. Once they have tools that they can use to interact with the outside world, such as web browsers and email addresses, the consequences of those mistakes become far more serious. That might explain why the….
Nauti's Take
A secure AI assistant seems like an oxymoron. LLMs are prone to mistakes and bad behavior, and adding tools to interact with the outside world only increases the risk.
The industry's focus on containment is a step in the right direction, but it's a temporary fix. True security will require a fundamental shift in how AI systems are designed and tested.
Until then, the risks will remain.
Summary
AI agents are a risky business. Even when stuck inside the chatbox window, LLMs will make mistakes and behave badly.
Once they have tools that they can use to interact with the outside world, such as web browsers and email addresses, the consequences of those mistakes become far more serious. That might explain why the…
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