ChatGPT is a language model tool that writes human-like texts. In simple words, it is an AI (artificial intelligence) tool that helps us to write anything. It is gaining popularity vigorously, and people all around the world are using it to make reports, write assignments, or even write codes. It reportedly gained a million users in a week and became the consumer app with the highest growth rate ever. ChatGPT generates human-like text responses using the very big and powerful GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) language model. In other words, ChatGPT does not know and does not save any information. ChatGPT generates responses based on the data it was trained on. So, you might be thinking now that if it has no knowledge, it is not harmful to use and is mostly safe. But let me stop you right there. This AI can put you and your sensitive information at risk. Additionally, there are more risks in using ChatGPT. In this post, we will discuss if it is safe to use ChatGPT and what the risks of ChatGPT that you should be concerned about.
The GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3) advanced language processing model is how ChatGPT operates, which was also developed by OpenAI. To comprehend the context of user inputs, it uses language processing technology trained on a sizable database of text. The conversational AI model analyzes questions and then employs its algorithms to provide a precise and human-like response. After its launch, the developers of OpenAI continually train ChatGPT to raise its efficiency, which is one of the main reasons it is so popular. If you are not familiar with ChatGPT, just know that it is really easy to use, but once you rely on it, you will become more and more dependent on it. Which is one of the biggest risks from our perspective. We have outlined all the risks of using ChatGPT, read along to find out more:
1. Business Email Compromise (BES)
It is a type of fraud or scam that uses email communication to target businesses and tricks them into transferring funds, sending sensitive information, or performing other actions that benefit the attacker. Security software can track BES attacks, but a BES attack can bypass the security measures of the software. BEC attacks can cause significant financial losses and damage to a company's reputation.
2. Malware Creation
ChatGPT; can produce malware to detect sensitive user data due to its capacity to generate code in various languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C. According to some researchers, malware makers can use ChatGPT to create complex software, such as a polymorphic virus, which modifies its code to avoid detection. It can even compromise the target's complete computer system or email account to obtain sensitive information.
3. Limited Context
As we mentioned above, ChatGPT uses information fed into it and generates responses based on that information. It is unable to comprehend the context the same way a human does. As a result, it just provides you with facts and information in a timely manner and lacks in quality beyond the capabilities of a human.
4. Privacy
The security and privacy of the personal data used to train and enhance AI language models are deemed suspicious by their use. It keeps user data and sensitive information, which could be dangerous if the data is used wrongfully. The decision-making process of which data to select for the training and development of ChatGPT is constrained only by OpenAI. We just don't know the specifics of ChatGPT's training, the data that was used, the sources of the data, or the architecture of the system as a whole.
5. Spam
Spam texts can be generated more quickly compared to the time required by scammers to write them manually. Thus making spam messages more frequent. Even though the majority of spam is not harmful, some of it can spread malware or direct people to dangerous websites.
6. Phishing Email
One of the easiest ways to spot a phishing email is to look for spelling and grammar mistakes and ChatGPT can produce high-end text for a phishing email. Thus, it raises the risk of hackers using ChatGPT to generate phishing emails and target us.
7. Misinformation and Fake News
The internet is filled with fake news and information. Now with ChatGPT, information on the internet will certainly become much more doubtful given the volume at which it can produce text and its capacity to make even false material sound plausible. This information or news can also be used to acquire sensitive information in many ways.
Well, these are all the risks of ChatGPT that we should be aware of. However, the question we are all asking in 2023 is whether that is ChatGPT safe. So, let me tell you that, for now, there is no official app for ChatGPT. If you want to use it, you will have to use the web version of ChatGPT. If you see any ChatGPT on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, do not download it and use it. Many cybercriminals can develop an app like ChatGPT to commit fraud on you. Although, from some reports, we have concluded that OpenAI will launch the app on its official website you should only download the app from there. We have mentioned all the risks of using ChatGPT above; keep those in mind while using ChatGPT next time and be cautious.
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