Stay informed and stay safe from cyber-attacks - discover how scammers are using ChatGPT to gain access to confidential information, encourage downloads of malware, and more. Unit 42, by Palo Alto Networks, examines the ever-rising popularity of ChatGPT and the fraudulent activity it facilitates. Learn the steps you can take to protect yourself online.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has recently come under immense scrutiny as it was accused of being targeted by an AI-driven smear campaign using OpenAI's ChatGPT platform. This allegation claims that Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao had ties to the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) back in the 90's. Hillman disputed this information and urged caution around the use of AI-based platforms like ChatGPT. With the truth of this matter in question, this incident reminds us to always exercise caution and conduct thorough research before believing any information circulating on the internet.
ChatGPT has become a major player in the world of politics in recent times. AI conversations like one between Japan's prime minister and an opposition member, made it to the headlines. French trade union leader Sophie Binet and US congresswoman Nancy Mace have also embraced ChatGPT's technology for their speeches. There is a heated debate about the implications of AI, but ethical and practical applications are being discussed. An AI chatbot stripped of bias is also being considered for accurate political campaigns and legal drafts.
Recent research and developments by Stanford's Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) have sparked worry in the medical community about the viability of "curbside consults," where artificial intelligence is relied upon for real medical advice. Though the ChatGPT software failed to agree with known responders in 64 clinical scenarios, machine-based systems have promise. OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and Google's Med-Palm 2 generative AI tools have both been tested, with ChatGPT providing the most encouraging results at an agreement rate of 41%. The potential of these machine learning tools is great, but caution is urged until further advancement is achieved.
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