I'm curious about Nvidia's NemoClaw and its claimed sandboxing feature. A longtime friend of mine, who's knowledgeable about AI and IT security, expressed concerns that it could pose a high risk if installed on my daily driver PC. He suspects that once I deploy it, NemoClaw would potentially scan all my drives and monitor my computer activity and input methods. I'm seeking input from system administrators: how would you react if one of your colleagues installed NemoClaw on their work PC?
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Honestly, if I found NemoClaw installed on a work PC without authorization, my first thought would be that my colleague isn't following protocols. I'd definitely alert our security team to discuss getting it removed. Just remember, what's acceptable in a work setting isn’t the same as personal use; weigh the risks carefully before deciding.
If you're set on using NemoClaw, consider placing it in a second sandbox environment that you control. That way, you can manage its access and mitigate potential risks.
Thanks for the insight! I should mention that I'm a retired Army officer managing my own home network. I have a small-business firewall, and since I access government websites, I keep my system clean. But it seems like introducing something like NemoClaw could complicate that. Do you think a dual sandbox setup could help?