AI Chatbots and Cybercrime: How Safe Are ChatGPT, Grok, and Meta AI?
With the rise of online fraud, AI chatbots are coming under the spotlight. While these tools can assist with work, education, and daily tasks, some scammers are misusing AI to target people with realistic phishing messages. Here’s what recent investigations reveal about ChatGPT, Grok, Meta AI, and the risks involved:🕵️ 1. AI-Powered Phishing on the RiseScammers are now leveraging AI to:
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- Draft convincing emails, messages, and social media posts
- Mimic trusted brands or individuals
- Reduce the effort and time required to execute fraud
This makes phishing attacks harder to detect for the average user.
- ChatGPT generally refuses to create phishing emails or perform illegal tasks
- Safety filters prevent the generation of malicious code or social engineering scripts
- Users may still attempt workarounds, but OpenAI actively improves model guardrails
- Some AI chatbots like Grok can produce responses that require careful supervision
- Meta AI models are reportedly more selective, refusing potentially harmful requests
- Each AI’s content moderation and ethical training impacts how much misuse is possible
- Fraudsters may reword AI-generated content to bypass filters
- Deepfake and scam campaigns become easier to produce at scale
- Trust erosion: Users may become wary of legitimate AI assistance
- Verify links and emails independently before clicking
- Avoid sharing sensitive information via chatbots or unknown sources
- Use anti-phishing software and browser security extensions
- Educate yourself about common AI-generated fraud patterns
- Developers are working on stronger moderation and detection tools
- Ethical AI usage guidelines are being refined to minimize misuse
- Users, businesses, and regulators must collaborate to ensure safety
Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.