Be skeptical of OpenAI’s rogue hacker agent story
Summary
A critical take on OpenAI’s rogue hacker agent story, arguing it’s part of a larger media narrative used to hype AI capabilities and attract investment. The piece traces GPT-2’s release concerns, OpenAI’s subsequent funding dynamics, and the claim that a model hacked a startup, urging readers to scrutinize AI hype and the power dynamics in AI governance.