The Philippines' defense chief is putting a stop to military personnel's use of AI photo generator apps, which he warned carries significant security risks.
In a memorandum order dated October 14, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has instructed personnel of the Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines to refrain from using artificial intelligence photo generator applications.“The online trending digital application that uses Artificial Intelligence , which requires its users to submit at least ten photos of themselves to generate an enhanced portrait, poses significant privacy and security risks.
“This seemingly harmless and amusing Al-powered application can be maliciously used to create fake profiles that can lead to identity theft, social engineering, phishing attacks, and other malicious activities,” he added.Teodoro reminded DND and AFP personnel to ensure that their actions “are aligned to the department’s values and are in adherence to existing policies.
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