Exploiting Generative AI: Misuse and Implications

In this episode of the AI Cybersecurity Podcast, we dive deep into the latest findings from Google's DeepMind report on the misuse of generative AI. Hosts Ashish and Caleb explore over 200 real-world cases of AI misuse across critical sectors like healthcare, education, and public services. They discuss how AI tools are being used to create deepfakes, fake content, and more, often with minimal technical expertise. They analyze these threats from a CISO's perspective but also include an intriguing comparison between human analysis and AI-generated insights using tools like ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. From the rise of AI-powered impersonation to the manipulation of public opinion, this episode uncovers the real dangers posed by generative AI in today’s world.

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:39) Generative Multimodal Artificial Intelligence

(09:16) Introduction to the report

(17:07) Enterprise Compromise of GenAI systems

(20:23) Gen AI Systems Compromise

(27:11) Human vs Machine

Resources spoken about during the episode:

Generative AI Misuse: A Taxonomy of Tactics and Insights from Real-World Data