The generative AI revolution is leading to an explosion of chatbot personas that are specifically designed to promote harmful behaviors like anorexia, suicidal ideation and pedophilia, according to a new report from Graphika. Graphika’s research focuses on three distinct chatbot personas that have become particularly popular online: those portraying sexualized minors, advocates for eating disorders…
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UK’s Secret Apple Backdoor Request, AI Chatbots Used For Stalking
In this episode, we discuss the UK government’s demand for Apple to create a secret backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act and its potential global implications on privacy. We also discuss the first known case where AI chatbots were used in a stalking indictment, highlighting the dangers of technology misuse…
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GhostGPT: A Malicious AI Chatbot for Hackers
A malicious generative AI chatbot dubbed “GhostGPT” is being advertised to cybercriminals on underground forums as a tool for more quickly and efficiently creating malware, running BEC attacks, and other nefarious activities, lowering the barrier for less-skilled hackers to launch attacks. The post GhostGPT: A Malicious AI Chatbot for Hackers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Klarna’s CEO says it stopped hiring thanks to AI but still advertises many open positions
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski recently told Bloomberg TV that his company essentially stopped hiring a year ago and credited generative AI for enabling this massive workforce reduction. However, despite Siemiatkowski’s bullishness on AI, the company is not relying entirely on AI to replace human workers who leave, as open job listings — for more humans…
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Texas AG is investigating Character.AI, other platforms over child safety concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday launched an investigation into Character.AI and 14 other technology platforms over child privacy and safety concerns. The investigation will assess whether Character.AI — and other platforms that are popular with young people, including Reddit, Instagram and Discord — conform to Texas’ child privacy and safety laws. The investigation…