ChatGPT Agent emerged a few days prior as an AI agent that manages a virtual computer to execute online tasks on your behalf. This could include purchasing items, making dining reservations, or planning travel arrangements. The Agent may also request access to your email and other personal information to perform its functions.
Although the sophisticated AI will consistently seek human input when handling sensitive data like credit card details, it can still be concerning to share that information with an AI. OpenAI recognized this risk, indicating that hackers are likely to devise new attacks targeting products like ChatGPT Agent. The company stated it has incorporated safeguards into ChatGPT Agent, but it still recommended caution.
Even in the absence of ChatGPT Agent, malicious actors have quickly adapted to the post-AI landscape, crafting attacks that utilize AI models to persuade unsuspecting users to relinquish control of their computers or transfer money. If hackers employ AI to fabricate increasingly persuasive scams, it is logical for anyone seeking to defend against them to also utilize AI models to identify those scams promptly. PayPal is among the firms leveraging AI to ensure your safety, having recently proclaimed that its security models will evaluate PayPal and Venmo transactions in real-time to thwart scammers from stealing your funds.
