MANILA, Philippines (AP) – The Philippine defense secretary has ordered all defense personnel to refrain from using digital applications that use artificial intelligence to generate personal portraits, saying they may pose security risks. and 163,000 soldiers.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on October 14, as the Philippine military works to weaken decades-old communist and Muslim insurgents and protect disputed claims in the South China Sea. This order was issued in a memorandum.
The Pentagon on Friday confirmed the authenticity of the memo, which has been circulating online in recent days, but did not provide other details, including what prompted Teodoro to issue the ban.
Teodoro for using a digital app that requires users to submit at least 10 photos of themselves and uses AI to create “a digital persona that mimics the way a real person speaks and moves.” I specifically warned you. He said such apps pose “significant privacy and security risks.”
“This seemingly innocuous and entertaining AI-powered application can be exploited to create fake profiles that can lead to identity theft, social engineering, phishing attacks, and other malicious activities,” Teodoro said. states. “Such cases have already been reported.”
Teodoro ordered all defense and military personnel to “refrain from using AI photo-generating applications and remain vigilant when sharing information online,” and said their actions are in line with the values of the Philippine Department of Defense. He said the policy should be followed.