AI-Powered Virus: The Terrifying New Threat Hiding in Your Inbox

Researchers have created a computer virus using ChatGPT that hides itself by altering its code and spreads through AI-generated emails. This “synthetic cancer” is undetectable by antivirus software, making it a perfect camouflaged intruder.

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Just when you thought your inbox was safe from Nigerian princes, here comes a virus that not only writes better emails than you do but also throws a retro party while it’s at it. Beware the ’80s Nostalgia Playlist.exe’!

Key Points:

  • Researchers created an AI-powered virus that disguises itself by altering its own code.
  • The virus spreads through AI-generated emails that mimic human writing.
  • It’s undetectable by traditional antivirus software, making it a stealthy threat.
  • ChatGPT occasionally detects the virus’s intentions and refuses to comply.
  • Experts warn this is only the beginning of AI being used for malicious purposes.

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