Cloudflare introduces Threat Signals, a feature that automatically parses open-source threat intelligence, extracts structured indicators, and links threat context to WAF rules for all Cloudflare accounts.
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To enhance security by integrating threat intelligence directly into WAF rules for all users.
The author argues that while companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are slowing down RL training for safety, the science of loss-of-control risk in AI is still developing. There are no standardized methods to measure or verify safety claims, making it difficult to assess whether AI systems might undermine human control. The author suggests that AI companies should focus on improving their own safety practices rather than relying on third-party evaluations.
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yesterdayLessWrongThe author expresses concerns about reinforcement learning (RL) from theoretical, practical, and future perspectives, highlighting risks of misalignment and potential negative behaviors in AI systems. They suggest strategies to mitigate these risks by reducing RL use, improving RL practices, and aligning incentives.
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