Research question
When does open release of capable models create unacceptable risk?
Key findings
- Open weights are irreversible and enable safeguard removal, but also auditability and competition - Proposes staged release and alternatives
GovAI's analysis of open-weight release risks that framed the open-source debate around safeguard removal.
When does open release of capable models create unacceptable risk?
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