Many people in Silicon Valley are concerned that large language models (LLMs) could be a serious danger to humanity, leading to calls for regulation. California is currently considering a bill to create safety standards for LLMs.
There is some debate about how well current benchmarks assess the capabilities of LLMs, with some arguing that these models are still not truly ready to replace human intelligence in work. This shows that having a great score on tests doesn’t necessarily mean practical usefulness.
Israel's recent attack on Hezbollah's pager system demonstrates the complexities of security and technology. It involved creating specialized devices rather than hacking existing ones, emphasizing the need for careful vetting when purchasing hardware.