Why blocking AI models won’t stop the cyber threats they create

So the latest AI models can now hack on par with the best human hackers. And our grand strategy? Blocking access. Because nothing says 'we're on top of this' like the digital equivalent of putting a chair against a door handle and hoping the lockpick-wielding AI goes away. This op-ed in CyberScoop points out the obvious: control measures are temporary. Groundbreaking insight there.

The op-ed argues that determined actors will find ways around any blockade, which is about as surprising as discovering that water is wet. The same industry that couldn't keep a lid on GPT-4's jailbreaks now thinks a few API rate limits will stop state-backed programs from downloading the weights? We're building lockpicks that rival the best in the world and then pretending the solution is a 'Please don't use this for evil' sign.

So what's the alternative? The author hints at better defences, but let's be honest—we're in an arms race where the offensive side just got a major upgrade and the defensive side is still filing paperwork. The real solution will probably involve yet another round of toothless 'responsible AI' pledges while the labs race to deploy ever more capable models. Enjoy the cybersecurity game, folks—the difficulty just cranked up.