Tag: Generative AI technology

A new report warns about the cybersecurity risks of generative AI technology, including OpenAI LP’s ChatGPT. Hackers can use ChatGPT to spread malicious packages into developers’ environments. The report suggests increased vigilance and proactivity from developers who use AI in their everyday work to mitigate the emerging cybersecurity threat. Verify the legitimacy of a package before installation to protect against malicious actors.

Chinese start-up Mobvoi is capitalizing on the popularity of generative AI technology in China, with its Xuliehouzi model boasting tens of billions of parameters, competing with OpenAI's 175 billion parameter GPT-3. The company has applied its technology to various products, including smartwatches, wireless earphones, and an AI voice dub assistant. Mobvoi is submitting its IPO plan to the Hong Kong stock exchange, aiming to raise up to US$300 million.

The G7 nations are coming together to discuss the responsible use of generative AI, particularly in reference to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Leaders will debate issues such as intellectual property protection and AI trustworthiness. Microsoft-backed OpenAI is the research firm behind ChatGPT. The talks could have a major global impact on the future of AI technology.

This recent emergence of a counterfeit photo of an explosion at the Washington D.C. Pentagon caused alarm amongst Twitter users. Paid verification, Twitter's tool to verify user accounts, was put under the microscope as the image was shared by a verified account. The image was liked and shared widely, emphasizing the potential risks of the process, and the potential for malicious use. AI technology was used to propagate false information, raising suspicions regarding its impact on the stock market. Twitter must re-implement a secure verification process for existing accounts to minimize such risks.