LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The launch of OpenAI’s new AI browser ChatGPT Atlas has raised security concerns. Experts warn of possible attacks that could endanger sensitive data.
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The launch of OpenAI’s new AI browser ChatGPT Atlas has caused a stir in the technology industry. While the browser boasts innovative features such as ‘browser memories’ and an experimental ‘agent mode’ that allows the AI to act independently on the internet, experts warn of significant security risks. In particular, the focus is on the risk of ‘prompt injection’ attacks, in which malicious instructions could cause the AI to reveal sensitive information or carry out malicious actions.
A key problem with AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas is the inability to distinguish between trustworthy user instructions and potentially dangerous content on unsafe websites. This could allow attackers to place hidden commands on web pages that the AI then executes, such as opening emails or exporting messages. Such attacks could be disguised by invisible text or machine code on web pages that are difficult for human users to detect.
OpenAI has already taken measures to mitigate these risks. According to Dane Stuckey, OpenAI’s chief information security officer, extensive security measures have been taken, including new model training techniques and rapid response systems to detect and block attacks. However, prompt injection remains an unsolved security issue that requires ongoing monitoring.
Concerns about the security of AI browsers are not unfounded. Shortly after the introduction of ChatGPT Atlas, the first vulnerabilities that could be exploited through ‘Clipboard Injection’ were identified. These attacks could result in users being unknowingly redirected to phishing pages, which could compromise their login credentials. The challenge is finding the balance between the usefulness of AI and protecting user data.
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