Today’s AI news: Key developments in Gen AI, Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for ransomware creation, and more.
Let’s take a look at today’s roundup of news: An OpenAI employee challenges the notion that prompt engineering will be the crucial skill of the future; Chinese cybercriminals have been apprehended for developing ransomware with the help of ChatGPT; Seoul is strengthening crime prevention efforts by expanding AI-powered surveillance; A significant advancement in generative AI has improved the effectiveness of focused ultrasound in neurological treatment.
1. An OpenAI employee reveals rapid design as a key skill of the future
OpenAI’s Logan Kilpatrick challenges the idea that rapid design is the key skill of the future. He argued that effective communication with AI that resembles human interaction is paramount. While rapid design gains traction, Kilpatrick emphasizes reading, writing and speaking as critical skills for human competitiveness in the age of advanced artificial intelligence. Some users note that learning to communicate with AI can improve general interpersonal communication skills, Business Insider reported.
2. Chinese cybercriminals arrested for creating ransomware using ChatGPT
Four people were arrested in China for developing ransomware with ChatGPT, the first such case in a country where the chatbot is not officially available locally. Cybercriminals arrested in Beijing and Inner Mongolia used ChatGPT to optimize ransomware, perform vulnerability scans, penetrate systems, implant ransomware and blackmail victims. ChatGPT’s legal status in China remains unclear as the government restricts access to foreign generative AI products. OpenAI has blocked its service in China, but users are using VPNs to get around the restrictions, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
3. Seoul enhances crime prevention with the extension of artificial intelligence-based surveillance
Seoul city officials announced plans to boost crime prevention with new AI-powered surveillance cameras in public parks and hiking trails. Cameras equipped with artificial intelligence technology detect movements and send images to control rooms, enhancing emergency monitoring. The initiative aims to eliminate crime blind spots, and 10,657 AI cameras will be installed by 2026. The city also plans to replace outdated cameras with an investment of 126.5 billion won ($98.1 million) over three years, Asia News Network reported.
4. Generative AI Breakthrough Improves Targeted Ultrasound in Neurological Care
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology have developed a real-time acoustic simulation technology based on generative artificial intelligence to address the challenges of applying targeted ultrasound therapy to neurological problems. The technology predicts and corrects distortions during treatment as it overcomes the limitations of reflecting ultrasound wave distortions caused by different skull shapes. This innovation improves the clinical viability of non-invasive focused ultrasound therapy for conditions such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease, ANI reported.
5. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis explores AI collaboration with Google India HQ
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis discussed the application of artificial intelligence in governance with Sanjay Gupta, Country Director and Deputy General Manager, Google India. The meeting reviewed possible opportunities for cooperation with the Government of Maharashtra. Fadnavis shared the details on social media highlighting the fruitful discussion on the application of AI and future possibilities, ANI reported.
