Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT could cause threats to consumers to increase at a rapid pace. In order to protect them from increasing attempts at fraud, which are becoming more and more sophisticated with the help of AI, politicians are particularly required. At least that's what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thinks, which is why it's appealing to the US government. Only they have sufficient authority to use laws to avert potential threats posed by the growing use of AI.

Fraud with AI tools: “We are seriously concerned”

“The rapid acceleration of fraud that can come from such tools is of serious concern to us,” CNN quoted FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan as saying. Politicians and also the FTC as the highest US trade commission must take this development into account as quickly as possible and adapt to the new situation. “In our history we have often had to adapt our rules due to changing technologies,” the expert points out.

That's exactly what needs to happen again now. “It is our duty to do what we have always done and make the tools we have available applicable to these new technologies,” says Khan. Even if this is a “revolutionary change”, one should not be intimidated by it.

Easy misuse of tools

According to the FTC, a whole range of new AI tools have caused excitement in recent months that make it possible to convincingly generate emails, messages, but also photos, audio content or videos. These tools have the potential to change the way people work and the production of creative works. “But some also give legitimate cause for concern because they can easily be misused, for example to fraudulently imitate other people,” according to the assessment.

“But some also give legitimate cause for concern because they can easily be misused, for example to fraudulently imitate other people.”

FTC

“Companies cannot simply shirk responsibility by pretending that their algorithms are a kind of black box,” explains FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, adding: “We have laws and companies must abide by them.” (End)

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