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Source: https://www.cshub.com/attacks/articles/chatgpt-and-data-everything-you-need-to-know
• Opinion is split between those who believe ChatGPT will improve the way we live and work and those who are worried about its potential disruption, particularly on privacy
• Incidents of sensitive data leaks have been reported, with some countries issuing a ban on its use for data protection purposes
• ChatGPT is powered by machine learning algorithms to understand and respond to user prompts and has been trained with 570 GB of data from books, Wikipedia, articles and other online content
• It can write code, create and debug code, solve mathematical equations and translate languages
• It stores personal details (location, IP address, payment details, device information) and saves prompts and responses to train its algorithms, creating a risk if users enter sensitive personal or company information
• OpenAI has been accused of scraping copyrighted material
• It is being used for malicious purposes such as creating malware, building dark web sites and enacting cyber attacks
• OpenAI has implemented measures to protect data and minimize the risk of a data breach, including encryption, access controls and regular security audits
• It is possible to opt out of allowing ChatGPT to store data and to turn off the chat history
• Jonathan Jackson believes that the likelihood of cyber attacks linked to ChatGPT occurring in the near future is inevitable
• Governments around the world are discussing regulations for generative AI technology
• Cyber security professionals and governments need to get ahead of this fast-developing technology before it is too late
