Research on Risks of Open Weight LLMs
Aug 05, 2025
Sources: https://openai.com/index/estimating-worst-case-frontier-risks-of-open-weight-llms, OpenAI
Research on Risks of Open Weight LLMs
A study examines the worst-case risks associated with releasing open weight language models, focusing on malicious fine-tuning in biology and cybersecurity.
A recent paper by OpenAI investigates the potential risks of releasing open weight language models (LLMs), specifically gpt-oss. The study introduces the concept of malicious fine-tuning (MFT), which aims to maximize the model’s capabilities in critical domains such as biology and cybersecurity. Understanding these risks is essential for responsible AI deployment and ensuring safety in sensitive areas.