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Simon Willison: OpenAI's New Features & Security Risks of Large Language Models (Part 1)

Nov 24, 2023
52:11
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Simon Willison, creator of Datasette, discusses OpenAI's new features and the security risks of large language models. Topics include recent events at OpenAI, concerns about feature rollout and reputational risk, the uncertainty of OpenAI and the evolution of generative AI, OpenAI's dev day conference and new features, challenges with creating chatbots using custom GPT, and exploring the use of GPTs for newsrooms.
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  • The podcast discusses the recent turmoil at OpenAI and highlights the challenges of managing a rapidly growing AI company as a nonprofit organization, raising questions about the future of AI and OpenAI's development.
  • The podcast explores prompt injection as a security vulnerability in AI application development, emphasizing the need for transparency and research to address the risks of untrusted text and potential leaks of sensitive information.

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OpenAI's Turmoil and Leadership Changes

The podcast episode discusses the recent turmoil at OpenAI, including the firing of the CEO and the subsequent leadership changes. It focuses on the structure and dynamics of OpenAI as a nonprofit organization, the challenges of managing a rapidly growing AI company, and the impact of these changes on the future of AI and OpenAI's development. It also highlights the concerns around privacy, security, and the potential risks associated with prompt injection in AI application development.

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