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Sven Cattell retweeted
Perspective: People are so focused on the hacks they are missing the bigger picture.
The bigger picture is that (current) agents aren’t reliable, and as a consequence can do all kinds bad things if given too many permissions etc.
Here’s a good example of this has nothing to do whatsoever with hacking servers or cybersecurity.
Sven Cattell retweeted
Predicting a tech exponential like Moore's Law would hold for decades is one thing, predicting it'd lead to social media, and that that would lead to widespread mental health issues, and a new and dangerous kind of politics, would have been another thing entirely, and this is why I don't find discussions of long term ai futures super compelling
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I'll be at @RealAAAI Conference in Philadelphia this week, where I am part of two accepted papers:
1. Quantifying Misalignment Between Agents: Towards a Sociotechnical
Understanding of Alignment, with @AidanKierans , Hananel Hazan, and @ShirKi . In this work, we introduce a novel mathematical model to measure misalignment between multiple human and AI agents across various problem domains, moving beyond single-agent or monolithic approaches to alignment. Through simulations and case studies we demonstrate how our model captures nuanced aspects of misalignment in complex sociotechnical environments, providing enhanced explanatory power for real-world scenarios where agents may hold conflicting goals.
Come see our poster during the AI Alignment Track on Friday the 28th - 12:30pm!
2. To Err is AI: A Case Study Informing LLM Flaw Reporting Practices, with @seanmcgregor , @ShayneRedford, @comathematician, and others! This paper documents lessons learned from a bug bounty event at DEF CON 2024 where 495 hackers tested the Open Language Model (OLMo) for flaws, revealing challenges in AI safety reporting processes. Through real-time adjudication of 200 submissions, we identify key insights for effective flaw reporting programs, including the need for specialized tooling, clear documentation practices, and proper adjudication expertise, demonstrating how systematic evaluation and coordinated, structured flaw reporting of AI systems can help prevent real-world harms.
See this work presented at IAAI in the "AI Safety, Reliability, and Incident Management" session on Thursday the 27th at 2:30pm!
If you're around and want to chat, hit me up! Let's talk AI, Disclosures, Agents, and more!
Sven Cattell retweeted
Reminder Alert* The #BiohackingVillage is proud to be a #CNA (#CVE Numbering Authority), empowering us to assist companies in managing and disclosing #vulnerabilities responsibly. More info at villageb.io/cna.
#VulnerabilityDisclosure #Cybersecurity #PatientSafety
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@dreadnode and @bugcrowd built the platform.
@allen_ai and UL's DSRI brought the model.
@AISafetyInst and @GoogleAI made the workshop happen.
There were a bunch of other people and orgs that helped plan and execute.
Sven Cattell retweeted
A special shout out to Emily McReynolds who just showed up for her first DEFCON and just helped. She was amazing.
Sven Cattell retweeted
Generative Red Team 2 was a massive success. We paid $7350 in bounties. We learnt so much about bounties and reporting for ML.
Thank you to everyone who participated!! (specific acks in the thread below)
Sven Cattell retweeted
I am once again bringing butt coasters to DEF CON, but I won't have my service dog with me this year so I'll just be handing them out to anyone that asks. No more butt for a butt (sniff) exchange to apologize for her getting overstimulated and testing boundaries.
Sven Cattell retweeted
From the excellent humans who staff and run the #DefCon32 Hotline:
You can reach #DEFCON staff during normal hours of operation to anonymously report any behavior violating our code of conduct or to find an empathic ear! You can contact us via:
Voice Call, SMS/Text, or Signal:
+1 (725) 222-0934
or Discord: @defconhotline
We hope you have a safe and fun #DefCon32!
Sven Cattell retweeted
AISI is co-hosting DEF CON's generative red teaming challenge this year!
Huge thanks to @comathematician @aivillage_dc @defcon for making this happen.
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AI Security Forum is looking for people to participate in events the day before DEF CON! Contact them to join aisecurity.forum/
Sven Cattell retweeted
Heading to @defcon? Join @wisporg at the DUNK-A-FED event at the @BlueTeamVillage and @aivillage_dc pool party.
Visit @BlackInCyberCo1 or @wisporg at DEF CON to request a raffle ticket for the chance to dunk a fed!
Sven Cattell retweeted
CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website. We further recommend organizations ensure they’re communicating with CrowdStrike representatives through official channels. Our team is fully mobilized to ensure the security and stability of CrowdStrike customers.
Sven Cattell retweeted
AIxCC is just around the corner. Don't miss it at DEFCON this year.
openssf.org/blog/2024/07/10/…
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BTV, @aivillage_dc, @defcon present Dunk-A-Fed, benefitting @BlackInCyberCo1 @wisporg !
Sat 8/10, 8p
🐫Sahara Azilo Pool
🌮Tacos, cash bar
🎶 @djrockman48
🙏 sponsors @graylog2
@letsdefendio @WeAreAnvilogic
@cribl_io @limacharlieio @tryhackme @FlareSystems
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ALT A terrible AI generated image showing a fed standing on the surface of a pool in front of a dunk tank, which is also on the water’s surface for whatever reason. Text on top of the image shows the event details, which are: AI Village & Blue Team Village Pool Party featuring Dunk-A-Fed & DJ ROCKMAN Sahara Azilo Pool Saturday, August 10, 8pm to midnight DEF CON Badge required for entry Free tacos - cash bar
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I wrote a thing in Lawfare with friends from @AtlanticCouncil on the CSRB report and the bigger picture about what next.
lawfaremedia.org/article/clo…
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Yesterday, @WHOSTP Director Arati Prabhakar brought together AI experts to share their visions for how we can use AI to build a brighter, healthier, and more equitable future for all. whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upd…



























