Comment by ozozozd

Terrorist groups with access to resources do not lack the knowledge. In fact, historically they have been trained by professionals. No need for pesky LLMs.

It was 90s when I came across txt files describing how to make a bomb on the Internet.

Also, people still know chemistry. I am not arguing it’s the intention in this comment, but “people wouldn’t know how to make explosives if not for LLMs” is a bit elitist, implying the majority of the population can barely read, because that’s the only skill necessary.

You may argue that easier access to knowledge will breed more stupid terrorist-wanna-be youths and ruin their lives. Definitely agree with that. The number may go from 2 a year to 10 a year. Might cost more surveillance to maintain the current level of security.

You may argue that terrorists trained with our taxes will have a hard time destabilizing regimes, because otherwise average public can fight back better. Would also agree. More taxes will be needed.

But existing terrorists being unblocked or leveling up, I can’t see that. As far as I understand terrorists do not lack skills or education.

Maybe specifically cyberterrorism? Flock cameras getting hacked? Not sure I have a problem with that. If folks running important infrastructure are not equipped, we better know.

Also, don’t connect nukes and stuff to Internet. We are not trying to live in a Black Mirror episode. I am happy to fund the workers drive or overnight stay at critical infrastructure with taxes. It would be ridiculous to optimize these things so someone can hit that button from their home or elsewhere.