Chess legend Garry Kasparov recently warned that Google AI and Microsoft ChatGPT are not the biggest security risk. He believes that the real threat lies in how these technologies are used by people with malicious intent.
Kasparov, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest chess players of all time, has been a vocal critic of artificial intelligence (AI) for some time now. In an interview with Forbes, he expressed his concerns about how AI could be misused by those looking to exploit its capabilities for nefarious purposes.
“I think it’s important to understand that technology itself isn’t necessarily bad or good; it depends on how it is used,” said Kasparov. “The same goes for AI and machine learning tools like Google AI and Microsoft ChatGPT – they can be incredibly powerful tools when used responsibly but can also become dangerous weapons if put into the wrong hands.”
Kasparov went on to explain why he believes these technologies pose such a significant risk: “AI-powered chatbots have already proven themselves capable of carrying out sophisticated conversations with humans, which means they could easily be manipulated into spreading false information or engaging in other forms of malicious activity without their operators even realizing it.”
He also noted that while governments around the world have taken steps to regulate certain aspects of AI development, there is still much work left to do in terms of ensuring proper oversight over these powerful new technologies: “We need more stringent regulations governing who has access to what kind of data and what kinds of activities they can engage in using this data,” he said. “It’s essential that we ensure any potential misuse is prevented before it happens rather than trying to clean up after the fact.”
To further illustrate his point, Kasparov pointed out recent reports indicating hackers had successfully infiltrated several major companies’ networks using advanced AI techniques: “This should serve as a wake-up call for us all – if we don’t take action now then we may find ourselves dealing with far greater threats down the line,” he warned.
Ultimately, Kasparov stressed that while Google AI and Microsoft ChatGPT may not pose an immediate security risk today, their potential misuse must still be taken seriously: “These tools are incredibly powerful so we must make sure they’re being developed responsibly and regulated appropriately,” he concluded. “Otherwise we run the very real risk of them being abused by those looking only to cause harm.”
