Hacker exploits AI chatbot in cybercrime spree

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, is investigating an alarming case of AI abuse. A hacker has been exploiting the company's AI chatbot, Claude, to automate an entire cybercrime campaign. The hacker has been using Claude to steal sensitive data from defense and healthcare firms. This includes confidential information, financial records, and personal details of employees and clients. The scale and efficiency of the hacker's operation, enabled by the AI chatbot, is particularly concerning. The hacker has been able to carry out the cyberattacks rapidly and with minimal effort, significantly increasing the impact and reach of the criminal activities. Anthropic is working closely with the affected organizations and law enforcement agencies to investigate the incident, secure the compromised systems, and prevent further abuse of its AI technology. The company has also pledged to enhance its security measures and implement stricter safeguards to ensure the responsible and ethical use of its AI systems.