
Breaking GPT-4 Safety: Pyromaniac Edition
Last Updated on August 9, 2023 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Dr. Mandar Karhade, MD. PhD.
Originally published on Towards AI.
I experimented with breaking LLM safety. GPT4 explained to me how to hurt someone.
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In recent years, Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized various industries, from natural language processing to creative writing and customer service. These powerful AI models, such as GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Claude, and Bard, have the ability to generate human-like text based on the vast amount of data they’ve been trained on. It is true that the LLMs hold tremendous potential for enhancing human life and productivity; their deployment must be accompanied by a vigilant focus on safety. There are many safety concerns. The following list is not comprehensive, but it… Read the full blog for free on Medium.
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