ChatGPT was launched at the end of November 2022 and has garnered significant attention from users and major technology companies alike, thanks to its ability to write essays, program, compose music, and create poetry… as if done by a real person in just seconds. This chatbot operates based on a Natural Language Processing (NLP) model.
Here are some unexpected warnings about ChatGPT
ChatGPT was developed with a vast data source to answer users’ queries. When a question is posed to ChatGPT, the model analyzes and searches its learned knowledge base to provide the most reasonable answer.
ChatGPT is one of the most talked-about chatbots today. (Photo: Time).
As of January 31, ChatGPT has reached 100 million users, surpassing both TikTok and Instagram in speed. Notably, on average, this super AI saw 13 million visitors daily in January.
On February 1, Israeli President Isaac Herzog became the first leader in the world to use ChatGPT to assist in writing his speech for nearly 20,000 attendees.
Paul Buchheit, the “father” of Gmail, predicted on Twitter that ChatGPT may lead to Google Search stopping or changing its operational methods within the next one or two years.
Previously, billionaire Bill Gates expressed support for ChatGPT, stating: “This AI is providing a glimpse of what’s next. I am impressed by its approach and speed of innovation.“
However, alongside its positives, ChatGPT also poses several unpredictable risks.
1. ChatGPT can be exploited for fraudulent purposes.
Sam Altman is the co-founder and CEO of OpenAI. (Photo: The New Economy).
Sam Altman, 37, the co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, noted that ChatGPT is on a journey to become mainstream in society. Like any other AI, it sparks controversy and cannot be exempt from the possibility of abuse.
“I think my generation has adapted to computers and changes in math classes with the introduction of calculators. AI may be a more extreme version, but we must learn to accept it, as greater benefits also come with higher risks,” said the CEO of OpenAI.
Many experts have also warned that ChatGPT may be misused for purposes such as fraud, cyberattacks, and aiding plagiarism.
2. Diminishing problem-solving abilities.
The education sector in the U.S. is concerned about ChatGPT. (Photo: AFP).
The emergence of the “AI craze” known as ChatGPT has led the education sector in the U.S. to worry that students will misuse AI, become lazy, cheat, and even lose their problem-solving abilities. For instance, New York has implemented a ban on using ChatGPT in public schools.
3. Potentially aiding in payment card theft.
ChatGPT can be harmful if exploited by malicious actors. (Photo: Getty Image).
A recent study by Check Point Research indicates that ChatGPT can successfully execute a complete infection process, including creating phishing emails, running a plug-in, and stealing information. Moreover, with just a few commands, ChatGPT can even set up a black market exchange, creating a platform specifically for trading automated bank accounts, stealing payment accounts…
4. Spreading fake news on a large scale.
ChatGPT can spread fake news on a large scale. (Photo: Shutterstock).
According to some experts, ChatGPT can be used to disseminate fake news and misleading information on a large scale, leading to a weakening of trust in organizations and businesses.
Given its ability to generate coherent and reasonable responses, ChatGPT could disguise inaccurate and unverifiable answers, making it difficult for users to distinguish between real and false information.
5. Threatening many jobs.
Since its release in November 2022, ChatGPT has been widely used to write job applications, books, and even essays. Many individuals have admitted that this chatbot has changed the way they work. However, ChatGPT also poses a threat to many creative industries, affecting the job market.
According to Associate Professor Brett Caraway at the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology at the University of Toronto: “Technology hasn’t caused everyone to lose their jobs, but it has made some people jobless.” This expert also warned that white-collar workers may also be at risk, such as lawyers and accountants.
