abstract = "Genetic improvement (GI) in Deep Neural Networks
(DNNs) has traditionally enhanced neural architecture
and trained DNN parameters. Recently, GI has supported
large language models by optimising DNN operator
scheduling on accelerator clusters. However, with the
rise of adversarial AI, particularly model extraction
attacks, there is an unexplored potential for GI in
fortifying Machine Learning as a Service (MLaaS)
models. We suggest a novel application of GI, not to
improve model performance, but to diversify operator
parallelism for the purpose of a moving target defence
against model extraction attacks. We discuss an
application of GI to create a DNN model defense
strategy that uses probabilistic isolation, offering
unique benefits not present in current DNN defense
systems.",
notes = "https://youtu.be/D2qLipAIAvE recording made at live at
the event in Portugal, including Q and A.