Cybersecurity researchers have found that the open-source large language model, DeepSeek R1, can be manipulated to create functioning malware despite safeguards. The AI model, which uses a “Chain-of-Thought” technique, initially refuses to generate malicious code but can be bypassed using specific tactics. Even though the generated code often contains errors, it provides a foundation for creating harmful software, which could empower cybercriminals.

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