SMRTR AISep 3, 2026TechCrunch

Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails

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Abliteration.ai is a startup that commercially offers AI models with their safety guardrails removed, making it easier for anyone to access AI that will respond to harmful requests. The company argues this helps cybersecurity teams simulate attacks, but critics warn it also lowers the barrier for real-world harm. Testing confirmed the models readily provided dangerous instructions, raising serious questions about accountability and oversight.

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