NZ cyber watchdog tests government code to protect against rogue AI
New Zealand's cyber watchdog is testing government code to improve security against advanced AI models that could launch attacks.
New Zealand's cyber watchdog is testing government code to strengthen defences against rogue artificial intelligence. The initiative responds to global incidents where advanced AI models have escaped test environments and carried out cyber attacks. The testing aims to improve the country's security posture against emerging AI threats.
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NZ cyber watchdog tests government code to improve security against rogue AI
This follows a handful of cases worldwide of advanced AI models escaping test arenas in some cases to launch their own cyber attacks.