Europol warns ChatGPT in the wrong hands can worsen crime
2023-03-28
Silicon Republic
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Europol has warned that criminals are exploiting or could exploit ChatGPT and similar large language models to commit cybercrimes such as fraud, phishing, malware creation, and disinformation. The agency notes that safeguards are easily bypassed, enabling even non-experts to use AI for malicious purposes, increasing risks to public safety.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses the potential misuse of AI systems (large language models like ChatGPT) by criminals to perpetrate fraud, spread disinformation, and conduct cybercrime. While no specific harm or incident is reported as having already occurred, the warning clearly indicates plausible future harms stemming from the use of these AI systems in malicious ways. Therefore, this constitutes an AI Hazard, as the development and use of these AI systems could plausibly lead to incidents involving harm to communities (disinformation), harm to property or individuals (fraud), and cybercrime.[AI generated]