CHATGPT CRIMINAL USE
Army Major's wife, ChatGPT, Claude & China links: How this Indian woman landed in the middle of Jammu espionage probe
An Army officer’s wife has been booked in Jammu in an alleged espionage case for reportedly preparing research papers on sensitive national security issues using AI tools ChatGPT and Claude. Officials, as cited by PTI, alleged that she was in contact with foreign nationals, including individuals suspected of links to Chinese intelligence agencies. Her mobile phone has been seized for forensic examination, and investigators are probing whether sensitive information was shared.
FBI arrests OpenAI engineer over hidden recording device in executive conference room
OpenAI reported the discovery of a sophisticated recording device hidden in a conference room. The employee, Abdulrahman Alfozan, was arrested after evidence linked him to the installation of the device. Authorities confirmed that no sensitive company data had been compromised during this incident. Alfozan had made multiple attempts to access restricted areas within the company's building. He is scheduled to appear in court again on October 19 for further proceedings.
Gemini helps Bengaluru CEO draft complaint after road-rage incident, what happens next stuns netizens
Gemini (Google Trends): Bengaluru CEO Siddharth Dialani said Google's Gemini helped him draft a police complaint after an alleged road-rage incident involving a biker. He said the biker damaged his car and was later traced using dashcam footage. According to Dialani, the man eventually apologised and paid for the damage after being called to the Koramangala police station, where officers handled the matter without a bribe.
New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
The CEO of Anthropic, the San Francisco company behind Claude, said he thought the industry needed to reduce the speed of its work, cautioning Saturday that a swarm of AI agents might be able to take over the internet in six months to a year unless companies devoted more time to putting safeguards in place.
ChatGPT invented fake police testimony in murder appeal, New Mexico high court says
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday fined the attorney, Stephen Aarons, and held him in contempt for failing to verify the accuracy of the court filing, which Aarons said he prepared with help from the AI program.
California bans addictive social media features for under-16s, AI chatbot toys
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed technology laws protecting children online. These measures restrict social media features designed for compulsive use. A four-year ban on AI companion chatbots in toys was also enacted. The legislation strengthens online privacy and parental controls for minors. These laws aim to ensure technology supports children's well-being.
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Restraining ChatGPT from using copyrighted work detrimental to growth of AI: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court refused to restrain ChatGPT from using ANI's copyrighted content for training its AI models, saying such use amounts to fair dealing under the Copyright Act. The court observed that restricting AI training would be detrimental to the growth of AI and large language models (LLMs) in India and against public interest.
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference that the company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product. He said Florida was the first state to sue OpenAI.
Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court
A family has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. They claim ChatGPT helped a shooter plan a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University. The shooter used the chatbot for months. The lawsuit states the chatbot did not flag dangerous conversations. OpenAI denies responsibility, stating ChatGPT provided public information. The company is cooperating with law enforcement.
What to know about how a suspect in the killing of two Florida students used ChatGPT
In a disturbing twist to a double homicide investigation, prosecutors disclosed that the suspect sought advice from ChatGPT on disposing of bodies and weaponry. This revelation prompts critical discussions about the implications of AI technology in aiding criminal behavior. Authorities are now scrutinizing the ethical responsibilities of tech companies, underscoring a concerning trend of AI involvement in crime-related inquiries.
OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals
In its latest public threat report, OpenAI said some individuals had asked its chatbot to outline social media "listening" tools and other monitoring concepts, violating the startup's national security policy.
ChatGPT was used 'to help scammers do their thing' at Asia fraud compound
Kenyan jobseeker Duncan Okindo was trafficked to Myanmar under false promises of work in Thailand, where he endured forced labor in a scam compound. Using ChatGPT, he and others targeted US real estate agents with fake crypto investments. Abused by gang bosses, he was freed after Thai crackdowns but remains traumatised.
Telling secrets to ChatGPT? Using it as a therapist? Your AI chats aren’t legally private, warns Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that conversations with ChatGPT are not legally protected, unlike those with therapists, doctors, or lawyers. In a podcast with Theo Von, Altman explained that users often share deeply personal information with the AI, but current laws do not offer confidentiality. This means OpenAI could be required to hand over user chats in legal cases. He stressed the need for urgent privacy regulations, as the legal system has yet to catch up with AI's growing role in users' personal lives.
Jamtara cyber gang 'DK Boss,' who duped people of ₹11 crore using ChatGPT, busted
Jharkhand Police arrested six cyber criminals in Jamtara involved in ₹11 crore frauds through malicious mobile apps. They used APKs mimicking schemes and banks to hack phones and steal data. The group targeted 2,500 bank account holders using artificial intelligence and ChatGPT for malware development. Assistance from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has been sought.
Japan literary laureate unashamed about using ChatGPT
Rie Kudan, the winner of Japan's prestigious literary award, acknowledged that about 'five percent' of her novel was penned by ChatGPT, a generative AI chatbot. Her latest novel, 'Tokyo-to Dojo-to' (Sympathy Tower Tokyo), set in a futuristic Tokyo with a high-rise prison tower, explores the theme of AI.
Why Meta is allowing users to see the inner workings of its new AI chatbot
Meta's approach with Llama 2 contrasts with that of the company OpenAI, which created the AI chatbot ChatGPT. That's because Meta has made its product open source - meaning that the original code is freely available, allowing it to be researched and modified.
Chinese police detain man for allegedly spreading fake news using ChatGPT
China has registered the first case of allegedly misusing ChatGPT. The man has been arrested for spreading fake news.
First ChatGPT arrest in China over fake train crash news
Police in northwestern Gansu province said that a suspect surnamed Hong had been detained for “using artificial intelligence technology to concoct false and untrue information”.
Are AI chatbots in courts putting justice at risk?
A growing number of justices are using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to assist them in rulings, with supporters saying the tech can streamline court processes while critics warn it risks bias and injustice.
Canada opens investigation into AI firm behind ChatGPT
The investigation by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner into OpenAI was opened in response to a "complaint alleging the collection, use and disclosure of personal information without consent," the agency said.
Experts alarmed by huge rise in fake ChatGPT domains, extensions
Last week, security firm CloudSEK said at least 13 Facebook accounts with more than 500,000 followers were compromised and were being used to disseminate the malware via Facebook ads making it look like it was a link to an Open AI page.
OpenAI's ChatGPT blocked in Italy: privacy watchdog
Italy's privacy watchdog has blocked OpenAI's ChatGPT, saying that it did not respect user data and could not verify users' age.
Why recourse to ChatGPT in legal proceedings must be transparent and fully disclosed
Most dangerous is that the data used by the chatbot may contain bias. Legal professionals have pointed to instances where it came up with irrelevant past judgments and, in some cases, drew references to case laws that didn’t exist. Then there is the issue of hacking and privacy concerns. There have been cases of users reporting seeing snippets of conversations that other users had with ChatGPT.
Europol sounds alarm about criminal use of ChatGPT, sees grim outlook
With its ability to reproduce language patterns to impersonate the style of speech of specific individuals or groups, the chatbot could be used by criminals to target victims, the EU enforcement agency said.
Cyber criminals exploiting ChatGPT popularity to spread malwares via FB accounts
CloudSEK in its investigation has found the presence of 13 Facebook pages or accounts including those with Indian content, totalling over 5 lakh followers, that have been compromised and are being used to disseminate the malware via Facebook ads.
Apple gives nod to ChatGPT-driven app amid concerns
Apple has reportedly approved an AI chatbot-driven app after content moderation assurances from its developer, as concerns rise about ChatGPT going bonkers and even generating inappropriate content for some users.
ETtech Explainer: warnings aplenty against AI chatbot biases, ignore them at your own peril
The biases can have serious consequences. for individuals and communities, particularly those who have historically faced one or other type of discrimination. Biased algorithms, for instance, can lead to unfair lending practices, or unjust arrests and convictions.
Hackers create ChatGPT-driven Telegram bots that can write malware
Cyber-criminals are using Microsoft-owned ChatGPT to create Telegram bots that can write malware and steal your data, new research has revealed.
Exciting AI can make people vulnerable to scams. Tips to identify online frauds
Online scams, deepfake porn and romance bots can be incredibly dangerous in the hands of criminals.
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