08 February 2024

Killer Apps: Low-Speed, Large-Scale AI Weapons

Written by Startup Idea

Authors: Philip Feldman, Aaron Dant, James R. Foulds

Published on: January 14, 2024

Impact Score: 8.2

Arxiv code: Arxiv:2402.01663

Summary

What is new: Focuses on the potential for AI-based psychological manipulation in the information domain, an area less explored compared to AI’s role in kinetic warfare.
Why this is important: The risk of AI being used for psychological manipulation on a large scale, threatening individuals, organizations, and societies.
What the research proposes: Exploring concepts of AI weapons in the information domain, including their deployment, detection, and development of countermeasures.
Results: The study indicates that with the appropriate measures, the risks of AI-based information threats can be significantly mitigated.

Technological frameworks used: nan

Models used: Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) models

Data used: nan

Security solutions, social media platforms, and organizations specialized in psychological operations could benefit or face disruption.

We have generated a startup concept here: PsyGuard AI.