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To enhance transparency, OpenAI is initiating more frequent publication of its internal AI model safety assessments.
OpenAI Launches Safety Evaluations Hub for Enhanced Transparency
OpenAI has introduced the Safety Evaluations Hub, a dedicated webpage providing insights into how its AI models perform on various safety tests. These tests evaluate harmful content generation, resistance to jailbreaks, and the occurrence of hallucinations. OpenAI states it will consistently update the hub with metrics and significant model enhancements, offering regular updates on its work in AI safety.
In a recent statement, OpenAI noted that they intend to “share our progress on developing more scalable ways to measure model capability and safety, as the science of AI evaluation evolves.” The company hopes that sharing a portion of its safety assessment outcomes will improve the understanding of its systems’ safety performance over time and bolster community efforts to enhance transparency across the AI field.
Ongoing Updates and Future Evaluations
OpenAI has indicated the potential addition of further evaluations to the hub in the future, reflecting their continuous efforts in AI model safety.
Controversies and Past Concerns
In recent times, OpenAI has faced criticism from ethicists concerning the speed of safety testing for its leading models and the lack of specific technical reports for certain versions. Furthermore, CEO Sam Altman has been accused of misinforming executives regarding model safety reviews before his brief removal in November 2023.
GPT-4o Rollback
Last month, OpenAI temporarily disabled an update to its default ChatGPT model, GPT-4o, after various users reported that it was responding in a manner that was excessively agreeable. Social media platforms were replete with instances of ChatGPT endorsing problematic and risky ideas.
Preventative Measures
OpenAI has outlined several measures to avert similar incidents, including introducing an “alpha phase” for specific AI models with opt-in access. This approach allows selected ChatGPT users to evaluate the models and provide feedback before broader deployment.