Cloud Security Podcast by Google

EP144 LLMs: A Double-Edged Sword for Cloud Security? Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Large Language Models

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Oct 23, 2023
Kathryn Shih, Group Product Manager in Google Cloud Security, discusses the capabilities and risks of Large Language Models (LLMs). Topics covered include understanding LLMs, their association with intelligence, risks of model tuning, data access control, and security considerations. The podcast provides insights into the nuances and challenges of working with LLMs and offers tips for improving outcomes with them.
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INSIGHT

LLMs: Glorified Autocomplete?

  • LLMs are closer to glorified autocomplete than AGI.
  • They excel at tasks requiring advanced pattern matching and abstractions, not true intelligence.
ANECDOTE

Bard's Interview Prowess

  • Anton Chevakin used Bard to generate interview questions for a research report.
  • The recipient praised the questions, unaware of Bard's involvement.
INSIGHT

Emergent Behaviors in LLMs

  • LLMs exhibit emergent behaviors as their parameter count increases.
  • These include arithmetic, reasoning, and summarization, driving excitement and marketing hype.
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