"To no one’s surprise, criminals are tapping open-source generative AI programs for all kinds of heinous acts, including developing malware and phishing attacks, according to the FBI. The agency on Friday held a call with journalists to discuss how generative AI programs—which are all the rage in the tech industry—are also fueling cybercrime. The malicious activities range from using the AI programs to refine and pump out scams to terrorists consulting the technology to help them build more potent chemical attacks... ...seasoned cybercriminals are exploiting the AI technology to develop new malware attacks and better delivery methods for them, including using AI-generated websites as phishing pages that can secretly deliver malicious computer code. The same technology is helping hackers develop polymorphic malware, which can evade antivirus software... 'We do see this as a national priority,' the senior official added when discussing the AI threat. 'This is a more recent development that is affecting all programs of the FBI.'..." https://www.pcmag.com/news/fbi-hackers-are-having-a-field-day-with-open-source-ai-programs
