A Final Word About Security & Privacy

It is safe to assume that—in some way or another—any information you put into a AI-based tool is being used to further train the machine learning model. If you choose to use these tools, you'll want to make sure you're never putting personal or secure information about yourself or anyone else in your chats. You should also read through any user agreements if you sign up to use a particular service and decide if you are comfortable agreeing to the terms. If one of your class projects requires the use of a particular technology that you do not wish to create an account for, you can ask your instructor for an alternative way to complete the assignment. 

Other security risks of AI technology

According to WSU's C&IT Department Generative AI guidelines, generative AI is already being used in phishing attacks and online scams. As technology advances, it will become easier to spoof identities and allow for better-crafted messages. These advances make identifying red flags more difficult. For example, messages may contain fewer grammatical errors or unusual phrasing caused by language translation errors. Take extra care to identify other red flags, such as creating a sense of urgency, season messages, or offers that are just too good to be true. Some signs of the use of AI are misusing slang or industry jargon and abnormal abbreviations.

Several generative AI tools now offer mobile apps that are available through Apple or Google app stores. Fake apps that mimic well-known tools or others that are intentionally meant to steal data are becoming more prevalent. Caution should always be taken to install apps only from a trusted source, but the best course of action to avoid data theft from the apps is to follow the guidelines in the document.

If you ever suspect that you have been scammed by any source of technology that has impacted your WSU account, contact the Help Desk immediately at helpdesk@wayne.edu or 313-577-4357.