In the wrong hands, generative artificial intelligence could do untold damage, says this writer.
from the “tax office” claiming you had a refund waiting? Or maybe you got a call claiming a warrant was out for your arrest?
Generative AI could also allow cybercriminals to more selectively target vulnerable people. For instance, training a system on information stolen from major companies, such as in the Optus or Medibank hacks last year, could help criminals target elderly people, people with disabilities, or people in financial hardship.
The United States has had a legislated National Artificial Intelligence Initiative in place since 2021. And since 2019, it has been illegal in California for a bot toThe European Union is also well on the way to enacting the world’s first AI law. The AI Act bans certain types of AI programs posing “unacceptable risk” and imposes mandatory restrictions on “high risk” systems.
There may be no limit to what they can be asked to do, and criminals will likely figure out workarounds for any rules intended to prevent their illegal use. Governments need to work closely with the cybersecurity industry to regulate generative AI without stifling innovation, such as by requiring ethical considerations for AI programs.
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