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Harmful code generation
Risk Domain
Vulnerabilities that can be exploited in AI systems, software development toolchains, and hardware, resulting in unauthorized access, data and privacy breaches, or system manipulation causing unsafe outputs or behavior.
"Models might generate code that causes harm or unintentionally affects other systems."
Entity— Who or what caused the harm
Intent— Whether the harm was intentional or accidental
Timing— Whether the risk is pre- or post-deployment
Supporting Evidence (1)
1.
"The execution of harmful code might open vulnerabilities in IT systems."
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Data usage restrictions
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Data acquisition restrictions
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Data transfer restrictions
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Personal information in data
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