Fake ChatGPT Ad Blocker Chrome Extension Caught Spying on Users
A fake Chrome browser extension called ‘ChatGPT Ad Blocker’ was harvesting conversations of ChatGPT users in the name of offering an ad-free experience.
chatgpt
AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 30–April 3.
The post AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Malicious Chrome Extension “ChatGPT Ad Blocker” Targets Users, Steals Conversations
Security researchers have uncovered a malicious Google Chrome extension named “ChatGPT Ad Blocker” designed to silently steal private AI conversations. The malware cleverly disguises itself as a helpful tool, capitalizing on OpenAI’s …
Teenager died after asking ChatGPT for ‘most successful’ way to take his life, inquest told
Luca Cella Walker asked chatbot for best way for someone to kill themself on railway line before his deathA 16-year-old boy killed himself after asking ChatGPT for the “most successful” way to take your own life, an inquest has been told.Luca Cella Wal…
Penguin to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT version of German children’s book
Publisher’s lawsuit alleges AI research company’s chatbot violated its copyright over Coconut the Little Dragon seriesPublishing company Penguin Random House has filed a lawsuit against AI research company OpenAI, alleging its chatbot ChatGPT violated …
ChatGPT Vulnerability Enabled Silent Leakage of Prompts and Sensitive Information
Artificial intelligence assistants increasingly handle our most sensitive data, operating under the assumption that enclosed environments keep this information secure. However, a newly disclosed vulnerability in ChatGPT shattered this expectation. Disc…
OpenAI Codex Vulnerability Allowed Attackers to Steal GitHub Tokens
OpenAI Codex vulnerability allowed attackers to steal GitHub tokens via malicious branch names using hidden Unicode command injection flaw.
UK government yet to trial OpenAI tech months after signing partnership
FoI request reveals no evidence of testing despite ministers hailing agreement as key to delivering AI-led public service reformWhen the UK government signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI, the tech firm behind ChatGPT, the partnership was h…
Senior European journalist suspended over AI-generated quotes
Mediahuis suspends Peter Vandermeersch, who says he ‘fell into trap of hallucinations’, after investigation by newspaper where he was once editor-in-chiefThe publisher of the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf and the Irish Independent has suspended one of i…
Mother of Tumbler Ridge Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI
The company banned the shooter’s ChatGPT account but did not alert the authorities, a move that amounted to fatal negligence, the family claims.