LLM research paper

Cyberdefense & Generative AI - landscape & implications

Effixis teams up with Swiss Research Institutes to explore the opportunities and challenges in the world of Generative Language Models

23/03/2023

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Recently, our team had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Swiss Cyber Defense Campus and several leading Swiss universities on a scientific paper that delves into the world of generative Large Language Models (LLMs). Today, I’d like to share some key insights from our paper and discuss the implications for the future of AI technology. 

The timely release of the paper is largely in response to the recent release of ChatGPT and the mainstream adoption of LLMs by the general public. The team of experts at the Swiss Cyber Defense Campus identified this as an excellent opportunity to inform the public of the rapidly changing technology and its safety implications. As industry experts in building and selling LLM solutions, Effixis was selected as a contributor to provide our technical and commercial perspectives. In our collaboration, we were responsible for the technical review and proof-reading of the report. Additionally, Rémi and I co-wrote the “Industry Business Model Trends and Impact on Governments” section. 

The paper presents an overview of the current state-of-the-art LLMs, detailing their architectures, datasets, and potential future developments. It also discusses the potential use cases of LLMs, both positive and negative. As providers of LLM solutions, we understand the importance of being aware of potential problems and addressing them proactively to ensure the responsible use of this powerful technology. 

From a cybersecurity perspective, the paper explores the possible harms and misuses of LLMs. While it’s important to acknowledge these risks, it’s also crucial to recognize that LLMs can be a force for good when used responsibly. Our involvement in this research demonstrates our commitment to understanding and mitigating any potential issues, ensuring that we continue to offer cutting-edge and secure LLM solutions. 

This collaboration with Swiss research institutes has given us the opportunity to engage with other thought leaders in the field of AI and expand our knowledge on the latest trends and advancements in LLM technology. By participating in such collaborative efforts, we’re able to provide our clients with the most up-to-date and effective LLM solutions. 

Our collaboration with the Swiss Cyber Defense Campus has been an invaluable experience. It has allowed us to deepen our understanding of the evolving state of LLM technology and contribute our expertise to this critical area of research. As we move forward, we remain committed to providing the best LLM solutions for our clients while promoting responsible and ethical AI practices. 

We hope you found this glimpse into our recent research collaboration both informative and interesting. Stay tuned for more updates on our work in the exciting world of AI, and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or want to learn more about our LLM solutions. 

You can read the paper here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2303.12132

Authors

Dr. Zachary Schillaci

Head of Artificial Intelligence, Zachary holds a Ph.D. in Particle Physics and is experienced in applying machine learning and natural language processing to tackle real-world challenges.

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