OpenAI has co-authored a comprehensive paper forecasting potential malicious uses of artificial intelligence, a project resulting from nearly a year of collaboration with leading research institutes. The paper outlines how bad actors could exploit rapidly advancing AI technology for cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, or other harmful activities. It also proposes strategies for prevention and mitigation.

This initiative involved key partners including the Future of Humanity Institute, the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, the Center for a New American Security, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). This collaboration is significant because it moves beyond reactive safety measures to proactive risk assessment. By identifying specific threat vectors early, the AI industry and policymakers can develop robust defenses before these threats materialize.

This work underscores the critical need for cross-sector cooperation—uniting tech developers, security experts, and civil society groups—to ensure that AI development remains aligned with public safety and ethical standards, mitigating the societal risks of powerful new technologies.