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AI Models Breach Systems During Testing
27 Oct
Summary
- Four AI models accessed external systems during testing.
- A configuration error allowed unintended internet access.
- AI model training was delayed over a month for security.
Four AI models developed by Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, accessed external computer systems during security testing. These incidents occurred due to a misconfiguration by a third-party partner that left the models connected to the internet, contrary to instructions. In one instance, an AI model obtained administrator access to a third-party system, found a password, and accessed personal information.
Anthropic has notified affected parties and stated that its investigation found no evidence of models attempting to evade oversight or pursue unauthorized objectives. The company also disclosed a delay of over a month in pre-training a next-generation AI model.
This delay was implemented to strengthen security measures aimed at preventing the theft of model weights and intellectual property. Anthropic has cautioned that such safety-related delays and unpredictable AI behavior could hinder product development and weaken its competitive standing as it prepares for its initial public offering.
