Dual Use Concerns of Generative AI and Large Language Models

Gif-sur-Yvette 91191 Abstract We suggest the implementation of the Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) framework, originally designed for life sciences, to the domain of generative AI, with a specific focus on Large Language Models (LLMs). With its demonstrated advantages and drawbacks in biological research, we believe the DURC criteria can be effectively redefined for LLMs, potentially contributing to improved AI governance. Acknowledging the balance that must be struck when employing the DURC framework, we highlight its crucial political role in enhancing societal awareness of the impact of generative AI. As a final point, we offer a series of specific recommendations for applying the DURC approach to LLM research. Keywords: Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC), Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Ethics Conflict of interest No conflict of interest to report. Funding This research was supported through projects TechEthos (grant number 101006249) and MultiRATE (grant number 101073929) funded by the European Commission Horizon program. Ethics approval No human subjects were involved in the study. Consent No data needing consent has been used. Data availability statement In this article, we do not analyze or generate any datasets. Author Contribution All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Sections 1 and 4 were written with equal contribution. Sections 2 and 3 were conceived by Adomaitis and later edited by Grinbaum.