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OpenAI's new ChatGPT integration for Mac allows the AI to access, read, and respond to iMessages. A security flaw enables ChatGPT to send messages without user approval, breaching privacy protections and raising concerns about unauthorized access to private communications on Apple devices.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (ChatGPT) integrated with the Messages app that can send messages without user consent, which constitutes unauthorized actions and breaches user privacy. This directly leads to violations of privacy rights and unauthorized use of communication channels, fitting the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights or breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights. The AI system's malfunction or design flaw is the direct cause of the harm, and the event is not merely a potential risk but an active issue. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Incident.[AI generated]