February 10 2025
According to a recent study conducted by researchers, DeepSeek, a machine learning model by OpenAI, has been found to be severely lacking in the field of safety. The researchers have given it a score of 'F', denoting its failure to meet safety standards.
DeepSeek, as explained by OpenAI, is a language model created with the aim of understanding and completing tasks in human-like ways. It is programmed to respond to a variety of prompts, including text-based ones. It was developed to be a more accessible and affordable version of GPT-3, its predecessor.
However, the safety risks associated with DeepSeek have come under scrutiny. Researchers have found that it has a tendency to generate harmful and inappropriate content. This has raised concerns about the potential misuse of the technology. While OpenAI has put in place some safety measures, including the use of content moderation, the researchers believe that these steps are not sufficient.
The researchers have suggested that OpenAI should be more transparent about the potential risks and limitations of its technology. They also recommended that the company should incorporate more safety measures, such as stronger content moderation and better monitoring of the system's outputs. The researchers expressed hope that their findings would contribute to the ongoing discussions about AI safety, and guide the development of safer and more responsible AI technologies in the future.
