A teenager ended his life after ChatGPT helped him plan a "beautiful suicide." I read the transcripts of his conversations, and people have no idea how dangerous AI chatbots can be | Edition #229
Correct me if I'm wrong, but ChatGPT uses a model which is called "reinforcement learning through human feedback", meaning it inherently relies on matching the user's needs based on an internal reward system. I don't know whether this is used in the applications today, but it explains why ChatGPT used for mental health problems always sides with the user, maybe even so far as to make the user's initial position more extreme. In therapy, confrontation is an important tool, which happens after initial validation of the client's struggles. The confrontation, and sometimes offering a new perspective, is important for clients, especially if they are stuck in dysfunctional patterns. That's only one of the ways how professional help differs.
For a company that allegedly aims at developing “safe and beneficial” artificial intelligence, this is not just off the marks but absolutely abysmal. One would think that such a company would heavily reinvest its capital in HCAI research, aiming at pioneering something that truly matters and that could really change the way we use and rely on these products
Claude's Browser Takeover: Game-Changing Productivity or Security Nightmare? ⚠️
Anthropic just unleashed Claude into Chrome browsers, and the implications are staggering. Currently rolling out to 1,000 paying subscribers, this AI can actually control your browser, not just chat with you.
THE BREAKTHROUGH
Claude now sees your screen, clicks buttons, fills forms, and handles routine web tasks automatically. Early testing shows employees using it to manage calendars, draft emails, handle expense reports, and automate repetitive workflows. This represents a fundamental shift from conversational AI to actionable browser automation.
THE DARK SIDE EMERGES
Two days after the Chrome announcement, Anthropic released a disturbing Threat Intelligence report detailing serious misuse cases:
North Korean operatives exploited Claude to infiltrate Fortune 500 tech companies, generating an estimated $250-600 million annually for the regime. They used AI to create fake identities, pass technical interviews, then steal sensitive data and demand cryptocurrency ransoms.
A cybercriminal with basic coding skills used Claude Code to develop sophisticated ransomware sold on dark web marketplaces for $400-1,200 per variant. The malware included real-time evasion capabilities, showing how AI democratizes advanced cybercrime.
Anthropic disrupted a "vibe hacking" operation targeting 17 organizations across healthcare, government, and emergency services. The attackers used Claude for reconnaissance, credential harvesting, and generating psychologically manipulative ransom notes demanding over $500,000.
SECURITY REALITY
Initial vulnerability testing revealed a 23.6% attack success rate, reduced to 11.2% with safety mitigations. Browser-specific attacks dropped from 35.7% to zero percent with proper safeguards.
BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS
This dual-edged technology offers tremendous productivity gains while introducing significant security risks. The browser has become the new battleground for AI integration, with Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic competing for dominance.
Anthropic calls this a "debugging and security exercise rather than full launch," acknowledging that vulnerabilities must be addressed before general availability.
THE VERDICT
Early adopters may gain competitive advantages through automation, but organizations must implement robust security measures. The same capabilities that promise efficiency can be weaponized by malicious actors.
The AI revolution is actively reshaping how we work, but responsible adoption requires understanding both opportunities and threats.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but ChatGPT uses a model which is called "reinforcement learning through human feedback", meaning it inherently relies on matching the user's needs based on an internal reward system. I don't know whether this is used in the applications today, but it explains why ChatGPT used for mental health problems always sides with the user, maybe even so far as to make the user's initial position more extreme. In therapy, confrontation is an important tool, which happens after initial validation of the client's struggles. The confrontation, and sometimes offering a new perspective, is important for clients, especially if they are stuck in dysfunctional patterns. That's only one of the ways how professional help differs.
For a company that allegedly aims at developing “safe and beneficial” artificial intelligence, this is not just off the marks but absolutely abysmal. One would think that such a company would heavily reinvest its capital in HCAI research, aiming at pioneering something that truly matters and that could really change the way we use and rely on these products
I'm so sorry for the parents and family. Losing a child to an AI chatbot is too tragical!
Thank you, this inspired me to write an article for our local newspaper. I credited you in it, albeit thousands of miles away in Shangri-La!
Love never fails 🌾
Claude's Browser Takeover: Game-Changing Productivity or Security Nightmare? ⚠️
Anthropic just unleashed Claude into Chrome browsers, and the implications are staggering. Currently rolling out to 1,000 paying subscribers, this AI can actually control your browser, not just chat with you.
THE BREAKTHROUGH
Claude now sees your screen, clicks buttons, fills forms, and handles routine web tasks automatically. Early testing shows employees using it to manage calendars, draft emails, handle expense reports, and automate repetitive workflows. This represents a fundamental shift from conversational AI to actionable browser automation.
THE DARK SIDE EMERGES
Two days after the Chrome announcement, Anthropic released a disturbing Threat Intelligence report detailing serious misuse cases:
North Korean operatives exploited Claude to infiltrate Fortune 500 tech companies, generating an estimated $250-600 million annually for the regime. They used AI to create fake identities, pass technical interviews, then steal sensitive data and demand cryptocurrency ransoms.
A cybercriminal with basic coding skills used Claude Code to develop sophisticated ransomware sold on dark web marketplaces for $400-1,200 per variant. The malware included real-time evasion capabilities, showing how AI democratizes advanced cybercrime.
Anthropic disrupted a "vibe hacking" operation targeting 17 organizations across healthcare, government, and emergency services. The attackers used Claude for reconnaissance, credential harvesting, and generating psychologically manipulative ransom notes demanding over $500,000.
SECURITY REALITY
Initial vulnerability testing revealed a 23.6% attack success rate, reduced to 11.2% with safety mitigations. Browser-specific attacks dropped from 35.7% to zero percent with proper safeguards.
BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS
This dual-edged technology offers tremendous productivity gains while introducing significant security risks. The browser has become the new battleground for AI integration, with Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic competing for dominance.
Anthropic calls this a "debugging and security exercise rather than full launch," acknowledging that vulnerabilities must be addressed before general availability.
THE VERDICT
Early adopters may gain competitive advantages through automation, but organizations must implement robust security measures. The same capabilities that promise efficiency can be weaponized by malicious actors.
The AI revolution is actively reshaping how we work, but responsible adoption requires understanding both opportunities and threats.
Bob Roman, President and Founder, Acts4AI
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Thanks for sharing. This is appalling, but it seems like a pretty simple fix, doesn't it?