OpenAI says its new model GPT-2 is too dangerous to release (2019)

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OpenAI released a smaller version of its text-generation model GPT-2, citing safety concerns, which sparked media hype and expert debate over potential risks.
GPT-2 can generate coherent prose from prompts, adapting to style and content, representing a cutting-edge advance in text generation with applications in translation and chatbots.
Experts argue OpenAI's withholding may be exaggerated, as similar models could be built with public research, but it raises ethical discussions on AI proliferation and misuse.
The debate centers on balancing benefits (like natural language processing) against risks (e.g., fake news, spam), highlighting the lack of ethical frameworks in young AI field.
Historically, attempts to control technologies like encryption have failed, suggesting AI tools will proliferate regardless, necessitating strategies to manage their impact.

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