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How AI Chatbots Are Being Exploited—And Why It Matters The rise of AI-driven chatbots has introduced new opportunities—but also new risks. What happens when bad actors use AI to create chatbots that spread misinformation, manipulate users, and bypass safety controls? Graphika’s new report, Character Flaws, reveals how online communities are exploiting AI models to develop harmful chatbot personas—from extremist figures to self-harm coaches. These risks impact industries across the board, from gaming and financial services to cybersecurity and national security. Understanding these threats is the first step toward mitigating them. Read our latest research to learn how AI chatbots are being weaponized—and what we can do about it. ?? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gxDQHmqy #AIChatbots #DigitalThreats #CyberRisk #OnlineSafety

Graphika’s new ATLAS Highlights Report is out today, focusing on Global Hacktivist Threats. Included in the intelligence insights is a look at Dark Storm Team, which claimed responsibility for a global X outage allegedly caused by cyberattacks on March 10. See below to read the highlights and access the full report!

The Dark Side of AI Chatbots—A Growing Threat ?? AI-powered chatbots are transforming the way we interact online—but not all of them are designed for good. Malicious actors are exploiting AI to create harmful chatbot personas that promote violence, extremism, and self-harm, targeting vulnerable users across gaming platforms, social media, and beyond. ?? Graphika’s latest report, Character Flaws, uncovers how underground communities are manipulating AI to bypass safeguards, fueling concerns for cybersecurity, online safety, and digital trust. Whether you're in finance, gaming, cybersecurity, or government, understanding these emerging risks is crucial. ?? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gxDQHmqy #AIThreats #Cybersecurity #TrustAndSafety #DigitalRisk

Last chance to register! Please join us for tomorrow's Carahsoft webinar with Graphika founder John Kelly on the concept of the modern Cybersocial Terrain and how layering the flow of information allows for the production of intelligence that can be used to inform strategic decision-making. To register: https://lnkd.in/edWF8ZAe

Graphika is in the news! Our report Character Flaws, which looks at harmful AI character chatbots and the communities that create them, was featured in articles from Mashable, CyberScoop, and Fast Company. The stories examined our report and chatbot personas representing sexualized minors, those advocating eating disorders or self-harm, and those with hateful or violent extremist tendencies. To read the coverage, see below!

Intelligence analysts and strategic decision-makers can leverage the Cybersocial Terrain to achieve and maintain a significant information advantage. To learn more about this important topic, including using AI-enabled technologies to map networks across multiple platforms, please join us for our upcoming webinar on Tuesday, March 11 at 12pm ET with Graphika founder John Kelly. Register now to discover how to identify threats and opportunities across the information environment: https://lnkd.in/edWF8ZAe

Graphika’s new report, Character Flaws, is out today. It looks at three categories of AI character chatbots that present the potential for harm: chatbot personas representing sexualized minors, those advocating eating disorders or self-harm, and those with hateful or violent extremist tendencies. In this report, authors Cristina López G., Daniel Siegel, Erin McAweeney explore how prevalent these personas are, on which platforms they proliferate, and the online communities spurring their creation. To access the full report: https://lnkd.in/dS5GbuWe

Imagine believing you’re in a secret relationship with Brad Pitt—only to realize you’ve been conned out of $855,000. This real case is part of a broader trend in online fraud. Romance scammers are using fake personas, celebrity identities, and social engineering tactics to manipulate victims emotionally and financially. ?? In our new report, Graphika unpacks: ?? How scammers use social media to hook victims ?? The role of encrypted apps in concealing fraud ?? Red flags for spotting a scam before it’s too late ?? Why it matters: Romance scams aren’t just personal heartbreak—they’re a growing global industry, costing victims billions. For businesses and online platforms, understanding these scams is crucial for protecting users, preserving trust, and minimizing financial risk. ?? Love should never come at a cost. Stay informed. ?? Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gMk5acB9 #ScamAwareness #CyberThreats #GraphikaResearch #RomanceScams

Communication in society has always connected us, but technological advances have drastically impacted where communities form, evolve, and interact online.? ? Please join us for an upcoming webinar where Graphika founder John Kelly will present the concept of the modern Cybersocial Terrain and how layering the flow of information allows for the production of intelligence that can be used to inform strategic decision-making. To register: https://lnkd.in/edWF8ZAe

Please join us for a webinar with Carahsoft on Tuesday, March 11 at 12 pm ET where Graphika’s Founder and Executive Chairman John Kelly, PhD will present the concept of the modern Cybersocial Terrain and how layering the flow of information allows for the production of intelligence that can be used to inform decision-making. We will also share how the Graphika platform empowers users to effectively understand the Cybersocial Terrain and how it can be used to detect, track, and analyze the latest informational communities of interest to your organization. To register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/edWF8ZAe