Google Sues Scammers for Fake AI Chatbot Ads
Recently, Google filed a lawsuit against three scammers who created phony advertisements for updates to Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Bard. These ads install malware when downloaded, and the company is seeking damages and other forms of relief.
The defendants remain anonymous as “DOES 1-3,” but Google claims they have used its trademarks to trick users into downloading malware onto their computers. The tech giant gave an example of deceptive social media pages that make it look like a Google product, luring unsuspecting victims into downloading free versions of Bard and other AI products.
Google said that unsuspecting users unknowingly download the malware by following the links, which are designed to access and exploit users’ social media login credentials and primarily target businesses and advertisers.
AI Services Lawsuits on the Rise
The lawsuit comes as AI services, including chatbot services, have seen a significant increase in users worldwide. According to recent data, Google’s Bard bot gets 49.7 million unique visitors each month. OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot service, ChatGPT, has more than 100 million monthly users with nearly 1.5 billion monthly visitors to its website.
This increase in popularity has also brought many lawsuits against the companies developing the technology. OpenAI, Google, and Meta have all been caught up in legal battles in the past year. In July, Google was brought into a class-action lawsuit by eight individuals who claimed that Google had violated their privacy and property rights.
Hot Take: Tech Giants Battle Legal Challenges
As AI services continue to grow in popularity, tech giants like Google are facing increased legal challenges due to misuse of their trademarks and technology. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting intellectual property and ensuring the safety and security of users accessing AI services.
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