Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms have quickly risen in popularity. There are websites that allow users to generate artwork for desktop backgrounds, character designs and family portraits. The increasingly popular program ChatGPT allows users to create written work varying from emails, cover letters and even code. While the platforms can be beneficial, they also pose a number of security risks.
Security leaders have voiced a variety of concerns regarding the use of AI in different sectors. The ability to quickly complete tasks utilizing AI platforms creates the possibility of cybercriminals utilizing the same systems. AI can generate phishing emails quickly and potentially make them more believable to increase the chances of being clicked. ChatGPT recently had to override settings that allowed cybercriminals to generate ransomware using the platform.