Non-disclosure risk for AI
Description
Not disclosing that content is generated by an AI model.
Why is non-disclosure a concern for foundation models?
Not disclosing the AI-authored content reduces trust and is deceptive. Intentional deception might result in decreased human agency, fines, reputational harms, and other legal consequences.
Undisclosed AI Interaction
According to the source article, an online emotional support chat service ran a study to augment or write responses to around 4,000 users by using GPT-3 without informing users. The co-founder faced immense public backlash about the potential for harm that is caused by AI-generated chats to the already vulnerable users. He claimed that the study was "exempt" from informed consent law.
Parent topic: AI risk atlas
We provide examples covered by the press to help explain many of the foundation models' risks. Many of these events covered by the press are either still evolving or have been resolved, and referencing them can help the reader understand the potential risks and work towards mitigations. Highlighting these examples are for illustrative purposes only.