Open models have real benefits. Do they outweigh the risks?

Source: mitTechReview October 13, 2026 · 03:00
Open models have real benefits. Do they outweigh the risks?
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MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of science and technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. Late last month, Anthropic released a report arguing that the model GLM-5.3 poses a major cyberattack risk. The report’s core concern is that the…
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