Assorted links for Wednesday, Febuary 19:

1. AI used to design a multi-step enzyme that can digest some plastics

   A new paper today describes a success in making a brand-new enzyme with the potential to digest plastics. But it also shows how even a simple enzyme may have an extremely complex mechanism—and one that’s hard to tackle, even with the latest AI tools.

2. 3 takeaways from red teaming 100 generative AI products

   1. Generative AI systems amplify existing security risks and introduce new ones
   2. Humans are at the center of improving and securing AI
   3. Defense in depth is key for keeping AI systems safe

3. AIs and Robots Should Sound Robotic

   We have a simple proposal: all talking AIs and robots should use a ring modulator. In the mid-twentieth century, before it was easy to create actual robotic-sounding speech synthetically, ring modulators were used to make actors’ voices sound robotic.

4. 2025 OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications: A Quick Guide

   1. LLM01: Prompt injection
   2. LLM02: Sensitive information disclosure
   3. LLM03: Supply chain
   4. LLM04: Data and model poisoning
   5. LLM05: Improper output handling
   6. LLM06: Excessive agency
   7. LLM07: System prompt leakage
   8. LLM08: Vector and embedding weaknesses
   9. LLM09: Misinformation
   10. LLM10: Unbounded consumption

5. Cloud vs. On-Prem: Which Is Better for Your Kubernetes Cluster?

   Cloud solutions offer unparalleled flexibility and ease of scaling, while on-premises setups provide unmatched control and security for sensitive workloads.