GenAI Against Humanity: Nefarious Applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models

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Authors: Emilio Ferrara

Published: 2023-10-01 17:25:56+00:00

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This research paper explores the nefarious applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on their potential misuse in misinformation campaigns, malicious content generation, and the creation of sophisticated malware. It highlights the societal implications, urging for robust mitigation strategies, ethical guidelines, and continuous monitoring.

Abstract

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) are marvels of technology; celebrated for their prowess in natural language processing and multimodal content generation, they promise a transformative future. But as with all powerful tools, they come with their shadows. Picture living in a world where deepfakes are indistinguishable from reality, where synthetic identities orchestrate malicious campaigns, and where targeted misinformation or scams are crafted with unparalleled precision. Welcome to the darker side of GenAI applications. This article is not just a journey through the meanders of potential misuse of GenAI and LLMs, but also a call to recognize the urgency of the challenges ahead. As we navigate the seas of misinformation campaigns, malicious content generation, and the eerie creation of sophisticated malware, we'll uncover the societal implications that ripple through the GenAI revolution we are witnessing. From AI-powered botnets on social media platforms to the unnerving potential of AI to generate fabricated identities, or alibis made of synthetic realities, the stakes have never been higher. The lines between the virtual and the real worlds are blurring, and the consequences of potential GenAI's nefarious applications impact us all. This article serves both as a synthesis of rigorous research presented on the risks of GenAI and misuse of LLMs and as a thought-provoking vision of the different types of harmful GenAI applications we might encounter in the near future, and some ways we can prepare for them.

Key findings

The paper reveals the potential for GenAI and LLMs to be exploited for various malicious purposes, including creating deepfakes, spreading misinformation, generating fraudulent content, and enabling large-scale harassment. It emphasizes the need for proactive mitigation strategies and ethical guidelines to address these risks. The dual nature of GenAI, capable of both beneficial and harmful applications, is highlighted.

Approach

The paper presents a taxonomy of GenAI abuse by categorizing the types of harm (to person, financial, information, societal) and malicious intent (deception, propaganda, dishonesty). It then provides numerous examples of how GenAI and LLMs can be misused across these categories, illustrating the multifaceted risks.

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