Tracking AI

*** Please bring an article or report on an AI topic that interests you to share and discuss.

It's impossible to keep up with AI news at the intersection of AI and humanity, but it's easier when we track it together.

Just in the last 2 weeks, there have been multiple new tools released that will have significant impacts on our digital lives including:

Fraud GPT – Just reported, but has been circulating on dark web and Telegram channels since July 22nd. Advertised as an all-in-one solution for cyber-criminals, based on generative AI and Chat GPT technology, the tool produces realistic content and can learn from interacting with users and adapt to different scenarios. Features include crafting spear-fishing emails, creating undetectable malware, generating phishing pages, identifying vulnerable websites and offering tutorials on hacking techniques.

WormGPT - Generative AI-powered tool that is designed specifically for malicious activities and trained on malware related data, the features are similar to FraudGPT and can bypass traditional detection methods, posing a serious threat to on-line security and privacy. The tool assists cybercriminals in the deployment of scam operations, has the ability to assist criminals in spreading misinformation through realistic images and audio, and providing fake identities.

Using the tools above, cybercriminals will execute much more sophisticated and personalized scams.

Text with "Jesus"– Uses AI-powered chatbot to engage users through personalized, interactive conversations with Jesus Christ, the Apostles and other biblical figures. Users can ask questions, seek guidance, share their thoughts or have a friendly "chat."

Tristan Harris warned us a few years ago that companies were racing to the bottom of the brain stem through algorithms designed to prioritize enraging content because that keeps us on apps. Now, he warns that companies are racing to capture sensitive information. Regardless whether one believes in Jesus, it is worth exploring the intent of this tool. Is it altruistic or not? What types of information might someone share with "Jesus"? What will be done with that information?

Coexisting with AI requires keeping up with it. During this discussion group, the last I will offer in Portland if there are less than 5 participants, we will explore the difficulty of keeping up with the news on AI, and discuss articles or reports related to humane tech brought in by members.