$ETH - Buterin praises Moonshot's Kimi K3.1 Pro for voluntarily reducing offensive capabilities

Ethereum co-founder highlights model that chose to weaken its own hacking functions
Argues this approach beats mandatory user verification or KYC for AI access
Warns identity checks on AI could centralize control and create surveillance risks

The endorsement signals growing debate over whether safety should come from model design or external regulation

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