The dark Side of AI
Forbes Africa|April - May 2024
There is a thin line between innovation and abuse. A look at how large language models (LLMs) are making cyber-criminals even better at mastering the art of deception.
Tiana Cline
The dark Side of AI

What you can do with generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT or Gemini from Google Deep-mind is phenomenal. It's never been easier to translate text, brainstorm ideas or even write or debug code... but have you stopped to consider that because it's significantly easier for the everyday person to use AI, cyber-criminals are also using this type of technology to their advantage?

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