#052 - Cyber AI Chronicle - The Rise and Promise of Open Source AI Models

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Cyber AI Chronicle

By Simon Ganiere · 19^th January 2025

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Table of Contents

• What I learned this week

  • TL;DR

• The Rise and Promise of Open-Source AI Models

  • The Evolution of Open-Source AI

  • Cost Efficiency and Democratization of AI

  • Performance That Rivals Proprietary Models

  • A Note on Geopolitical Implications

  • The Road Ahead

• Worth a full read

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    • Key Takeaway

  • You AI Agent Probably Should Be a Workflow

    • Key Takeaway

• Research Paper

  • Evaluating Large Language Models' Capability to La …

• Wisdom of the week

• Contact

What I learned this week

TL;DR

• The evolution of open-source AI models is redefining the technology landscape. With innovations like DeepSeek-V3 and Sky-T1, these models are delivering top-tier performance at a fraction of the cost, challenging the dominance of proprietary AI systems. However, deploying them in real-world applications comes with unique challenges, from infrastructure demands to security risks. In this two-part series, we explore how open-source AI is shaping the future of innovation—and what it takes to unlock its full potential. » READ MORE

• A very interesting research paper around AI spear-phishing. The research explores the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) in automating spear-phishing campaigns, showing they perform as effectively as human experts, achieving a 54% success rate, significantly outperforming traditional phishing methods (12%). The study demonstrates the scalability and efficiency of AI-generated phishing, which reduces time and costs compared to manual methods. Using custom-built AI tools, attackers can gather reconnaissance, create hyper-personalized emails, and improve success rates autonomously. While LLMs also show promise in phishing detection, the study underscores the escalating risk AI poses to cybersecurity, advocating for innovative countermeasures and policies to mitigate these threats. » READ MORE