ToolsThe Decoder· Jun 19, 2026
Website Assesses AI Models' Recall of Individuals from Training Data
Two former OpenAI employees created the site "In the Weights" to measure how strongly AI models have memorized specific people based solely on training data. The platform uses a strength score reaching up to 996 to indicate embedding depth for individuals. High scores appear for figures such as Mozart, Shakespeare, and Taylor Swift. The tool offers visibility into memorization patterns within AI systems.
Key points
- →Built by two former OpenAI employees
- →Measures recall strength of people in AI training data
- →Uses scores up to 996 to show embedding depth
- →Top results include Mozart, Shakespeare, and Taylor Swift
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