While productive AI models like ChatGPT are exciting, they also come with some risks. One such risk is that they are used by malicious actors. A statement made today by tech giant Meta is that ChatGPT is being used. of malware appeared to be on the rise.

Meta stated that ChatGPT is used as a decoy to download malicious apps and browser extensions. A manager of the company explained this situation. compared to cryptocurrency scams.

More than 1000 malicious links found since March saying they contain ChatGPT

The social media giant has been around since last March. 10 malware families and over 1000 malicious links He said he found it. In addition, these software have artificial intelligence supported chatbots. Introduced to users as tools containing ChatGPT was also in the comments. According to Meta, some software even appeared to offer ChatGPT functionality in addition to malicious files.

During a press conference on the report, Meta Information Security Officer Guy Rosen compared this situation to similar cases seen in cryptocurrencies and said:ChatGPT is the new cryptocurrency”

Rosen and other Meta executives added that they are beginning to take precautions against such dangers associated with prolific artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT.

This development came amid discussions about the safety of AI models. Many bogus applications launched many times before as ChatGPT and trying to trick users have been seen on the internet.