In recent news, OpenAI, the cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory, has reported that a bug in the experimental chatbot ‘ChatGPT’ may have exposed payment information of some users.
ChatGPT is an experimental AI-based chatbot, developed by OpenAI, which is part of the larger GPT-3 AI research project. The project is aimed at developing more intelligent and conversational natural language processing (NLP) systems. It is currently in the early stages of development and is still in its testing phase.
The glitch thought to have exposed sensitive user information was discovered three days ago and OpenAI said it had since then fixed the bug. It is believed that the bug allowed users’ payment details, such as payment gateways, credit or debit card information, to be displayed to other users during an online conversation.
OpenAI said it was unable to detect any malicious data breach of user data nor any misuse of the user information, suggesting that the bug was more of an inconvenience than a security threat. According to OpenAI, the bug affects “only a very small fraction of users.” However, it warned that users should be cautious and make sure that their payment details are not shared with anyone else.
OpenAI said it is now investigating the bug further and is taking steps to make sure that no similar vulnerabilities occur in the future. The AI research laboratory also said it is taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of its users and their data, apologising for any inconvenience caused by the bug.
In the meantime, people should be extra cautious in their online conversations with ChatGPT and be aware of the potential risks that can arise. They should also make sure that their payment information is kept private and not shared with anyone else. Hopefully, with OpenAI’s efforts, the safety of user data can be better ensured in the future.