Urgent AI Safety Upgrade: OpenAI’s New Biorisk Safeguard for Advanced Models
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
OpenAI's AI Safety Measures: OpenAI has introduced a new "safety-focused reasoning monitor" for its advanced AI models, o3 and o4-mini, to mitigate risks associated with biological and chemical threats by analyzing user prompts in real-time and blocking harmful requests.
Ongoing Concerns and Future Directions: Despite achieving a 98.7% success rate in blocking risky prompts, concerns persist about the adequacy of safety measures and the need for transparency, independent audits, and continuous improvement in AI safety protocols as technology evolves.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.






