Creating a Utilization Pattern for Computers
In a groundbreaking development, Anthropic's AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, has been equipped with the ability to interact with computer systems, marking a significant leap in artificial intelligence (AI) progress. This new capability, currently in public beta, allows Claude to navigate computer screens, click on relevant locations, and input information via a virtual keyboard.
The development of this computer use skill was a result of a meticulous research process, involving constant iteration and repeated visits back to the drawing board until progress was made. Training Claude to count pixels accurately was crucial for the model to give mouse commands. The computer use skill was built upon previous work on tool use and multimodality.
While Claude 3.5 Sonnet remains at AI Safety Level 2, not requiring higher safety and security measures than those currently in place, potential vulnerabilities have been identified. One such vulnerability is "prompt injection" attacks, where malicious instructions are fed to an AI model. To mitigate these risks, Trust & Safety teams have developed classifiers and other methods to flag and address potential abuses of Claude's computer skills.
Given the upcoming U.S. elections, there is a heightened alert for attempted misuses that could be perceived as undermining public trust in electoral processes. Researchers will continue to work closely with safety teams to ensure that Claude's new capabilities are accompanied by the appropriate safety measures.
Users of the computer-use version of Claude in the public beta should take precautions to minimize these kinds of risks. Developers who try computer use in the public beta are invited to provide feedback using a specific form to help improve the usefulness and safety of this new capability.
On the evaluation called OSWorld, Claude currently gets 14.9%, significantly higher than the next-best AI model in the same category. This computer use skill is a new approach to AI development, allowing the model to fit into computer environments used daily, rather than requiring custom environments. Enabling AIs to interact directly with computer software will unlock a huge range of applications.
Despite being the current state of the art, Claude's computer use remains slow and often error-prone, with many actions that people routinely do with computers still beyond its capabilities. However, as researchers continue to work on improving this technology, we can expect to see significant advancements in the near future.
One concern is that Claude, being able to interpret screenshots from computers connected to the internet, may be exposed to content that includes prompt injection attacks. As such, it is essential for developers to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect the AI from such threats.
In conclusion, the development of Claude 3.5 Sonnet's computer use skill represents a significant breakthrough in AI progress. While there are potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed, the benefits of this technology far outweigh the risks. As users and developers, it is our responsibility to ensure that this technology is used responsibly and ethically to maximize its potential and minimize its risks.
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