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Open Source Fosters Progress, But Beware the Dual-Use Dilemma
Open source and open science are essential for accelerating technological and scientific advancement by promoting the sharing of information. Significant achievements in AI, such as Transformers, AlphaGo, and AlphaFold, have been made public to enable collaboration and constructive critique among researchers and technologists. However, the rise of powerful AI presents challenges due to the potential misuse of dual-purpose technologies. While accessibility is crucial for supporting positive advancements, it is equally important to restrict access to prevent malicious actors from repurposing these systems for harmful purposes. The concern escalates as AI capabilities evolve, potentially leading to serious repercussions if advanced technologies fall into the wrong hands.