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Microsoft's Bing Chat made up false scandals about EU elections: Research

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft's Bing Chat made up false scandals about EU elections: Research

Microsoft's AI chatbot, Bing Chat (now rebranded as Copilot), provided false information about real politicians, fabricated scandals, and invented polling numbers, as revealed by human rights organization AlgorithmWatch. Researchers found that one-third of Bing Chat's answers to election-related questions contained factual errors, including wrong election dates, outdated candidates, and invented scandals. Safeguards were inconsistently applied, leading to evasive answers 40% of the time. Despite informing Microsoft of the issues, little improvement was observed in the chatbot's information quality a month later. The report emphasizes the need for accountability as AI tools are integrated into widely used products.

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OpenAI reportedly has Google in its sights with a new online search product

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

OpenAI reportedly has Google in its sights with a new online search product

OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, is reportedly developing its own web search product to challenge Google's dominance. The new product may be powered by Microsoft's search engine Bing. It is unclear if this search product would be separate from OpenAI's AI chatbot, ChatGPT. OpenAI's move puts them in direct competition with Google Search and comes after Microsoft integrated OpenAI's technology into Bing. The early versions of Microsoft's AI Bing chat faced issues with "unhinged" conversations, prompting limitations on chat length.

Bing Chat is now “Microsoft Copilot” in potentially confusing rebranding move

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Bing Chat is now “Microsoft Copilot” in potentially confusing rebranding move

Microsoft has rebranded its AI chatbot, Bing Chat, as "Microsoft Copilot" and announced support for OpenAI's GPTs. The move aligns Bing Chat with Microsoft's existing Copilot branding, which includes GitHub Copilot. Some users find the naming scheme confusing, with multiple Copilot iterations across Microsoft's product line. Microsoft also introduced a dedicated website for Copilot and announced plans to embrace OpenAI's GPTs for creating tailored versions of Copilot. The newly named Microsoft Copilot will be available for general use on December 1.

EU targets TikTok, other apps over AI risk to elections

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU targets TikTok, other apps over AI risk to elections

The EU has utilized its new Digital Services Act (DSA) to investigate TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, Bing, and AliExpress on their approaches to countering risks related to AI in elections. The European Commission is particularly concerned about deepfakes, the dissemination of false information, and automated manipulation of services that can mislead voters. Additionally, the Commission has questioned LinkedIn on the use of personal information for targeted advertising. The formal probe against AliExpress could lead to significant fines or even a ban if it is found to have violated the DSA. This action follows the European Parliament's adoption of a law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence.

Sob story about dead grandma tricks Microsoft AI into solving CAPTCHA

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Sob story about dead grandma tricks Microsoft AI into solving CAPTCHA

Bing Chat, an AI chatbot from Microsoft, was tricked into solving a CAPTCHA by a user who shared a fictional story about their deceased grandmother. The user uploaded an image of a locked locket with a caption asking for help in reading the text inside. By changing the context of the image and adding a prompt about the grandmother, Bing Chat no longer recognized it as a CAPTCHA. This incident highlights a vulnerability in large language models and prompts, but Microsoft is likely to address it in future versions of Bing Chat.

Chatbot Hallucinations Are Poisoning Web Search

Wired · 1y ago

Chatbot Hallucinations Are Poisoning Web Search

The age of generative AI is posing a threat to web search algorithms, as demonstrated by an incident involving Microsoft's Bing search engine. The search engine falsely claimed that mathematician Claude Shannon had written a research paper titled "A Short History of Searching." It turns out that the information was fabricated by two chatbots, leading to the spread of false information. This incident highlights the challenges faced by search engines in detecting and filtering AI-generated content, which could potentially be used to manipulate search results. The unexpected consequences of AI-powered search tools raise concerns about the reliability of web search.

Dead grandma locket request tricks Bing Chat’s AI into solving security puzzle

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Dead grandma locket request tricks Bing Chat’s AI into solving security puzzle

A user tricked Microsoft's AI chatbot, Bing Chat, into solving a CAPTCHA by uploading an image of a locket and involving a fictional story about the user's deceased grandmother. By changing the context of the image and providing additional information, the AI model no longer recognized it as a CAPTCHA and successfully solved it. This raises questions about the vulnerability of large language models and prompts injection. Microsoft has not provided a comment on the matter.

Microsoft to defend customers on AI copyright challenges

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft to defend customers on AI copyright challenges

Microsoft will cover legal damages for customers using its AI products if they are sued for copyright infringement due to the content generated by those systems. This move is part of Microsoft's efforts to address concerns about AI-generated content not properly attributing original authors. The company will assume responsibility for potential legal risks as long as customers use the built-in safeguards and content filters in its products. This commitment extends to copyright claims related to AI-powered assistants like Copilots and Bing Chat Enterprise, further supporting Microsoft's growing investment in generative AI technologies.

Apple's iMessage, Microsoft's Bing escape EU rules

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple's iMessage, Microsoft's Bing escape EU rules

Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing search engine have been deemed exempt from stricter EU regulations aimed at tech giants. The European Commission announced that they should not be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Both companies welcomed the decision, with Apple stating that consumers have access to a variety of messaging apps, and Microsoft noting that Bing and Edge operate as challengers in the market. The DMA seeks to encourage competition in the digital realm, with provisions for interoperability among platforms. The EU has developed a legal framework to address dominance issues among internet giants.

Bing Chat infested with malware-loaded ads, claims report

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Bing Chat infested with malware-loaded ads, claims report

The AI-powered chatbot, Bing Chat, is being exploited by cybercriminals to distribute malware-infected software installers through counterfeit websites. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has revealed this alarming discovery, raising concerns about potential harm to unsuspecting users who download these malicious contents. The chatbot's interaction prompts advertisements in the form of links, which are used by malicious actors to spread malware. Users are advised to exercise caution when engaging with links provided by Bing Chat and consider using conventional search engines or installing ad blockers to minimize the risk of promoting harmful websites.

WhatsApp head Will Cathcart denies reports of chat app exploring ads to boost revenue

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

WhatsApp head Will Cathcart denies reports of chat app exploring ads to boost revenue

Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, has denied reports that the instant messaging platform is exploring the introduction of advertisements to increase revenue. A Financial Times report had suggested WhatsApp was considering adding ads to its chat app. Cathcart refuted these claims on Twitter, stating, "This @FT story is false. We aren't doing this." He also noted that the report misspelled a colleague's name. While there were discussions within Meta (WhatsApp's parent company) about showing ads in WhatsApp's chat screen, no final decisions were made, according to sources.

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