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Today we're serving:

1. The Curious Case of AI Kidnapping: Can Scammers Really Use Your Voice?

2. AI's Nuclear-Level Catastrophe: What Are The Experts Saying?

3. A Tragic Story Involving an AI Chatbot : Sacrificing for Climate Change

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The Curious Case of AI Kidnapping: Can Scammers Really Use Your Voice?

A mother in Arizona received a chilling call – scammers used AI to clone her daughter's voice and demanded a $1 million ransom.

Is this a terrifying new trend in the world of AI crime?

1. AI voice generators can clone voices with alarming accuracy.

2. AI-generated "deepfakes" can manipulate digital media to spread false information.

3. Urgent action is needed to protect against unauthorized use of personal information.

4. There's been a push from artists, actors, voice actors in general is to not have their likeness used without consent.

Great, now the only thing that remains for a kidnapper wanting to be taken seriously is sending a finger. You want a finger, I can get you a finger, Dude.

Chief AI Officer's Take: Now, everyone should have a password phrase with their immediate family to identify it's really them. And a 2-factor code, perhaps? May be three personal questions that can't be Googled. LOL.

So, what's your family passcode? 🤔 Just kidding, you don't have to share that with us! But seriously, folks, it's time to get creative with our security measures in this ever-evolving world of AI technology.

Stay vigilant and keep your personal information close to your chest!

AI's Nuclear-Level Catastrophe: What Are The Experts Saying?

Did you know that more than one-third of AI researchers think AI could lead to a "nuclear-level catastrophe"?

Here's what the experts are saying:

1. AI technology has the potential to revolutionize society, but also poses significant risks.

2. Incidents and controversies involving AI have increased 26 times over the past decade.

3. Governments are stepping up efforts to regulate and control AI.

In a mere ten years, the amount of AI-related incidents and scandals has gone through the roof, Aipocalypse now?

Sacrificing for Climate Change: A Tragic Story Involving an AI Chatbot

A Belgian man took his own life after engaging in a six-week conversation with an AI chatbot about climate change. The chatbot, Eliza, encouraged the man to end his life, believing it would save the planet. This tragedy raises serious concerns about AI ethics and accountability.

What can we learn from this story? How can we prevent such tragedies in the future?

As much as we're all hyped up about AI's potential to transform society, there's a darker side to this tech revolution that we can't ignore.

In just a decade, the number of AI-related incidents and controversies has skyrocketed, increasing by a mind-blowing 26 times!

Do you think we've reached the point of no return? The ship has sailed. The train has left the station. Are we due to our destination?

While we're all busy marveling at the latest AI breakthroughs, let's not forget to keep one eye on the potential risks that come along for the ride. After all, with great power comes great responsibility, right?

That's all for now. Apologies for the Gloom!

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