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Efosa Udinmwen

Criminals and scammers are using hacked websites and expired domain names to 'poison' ChatGPT with spammy recommendations - here's how to stay safe

Ai tech, businessman show virtual graphic Global Internet connect Chatgpt Chat with AI, Artificial Intelligence. .
  • ChatGPT can’t tell if a site was hacked, expired, or repurposed for casino spam
  • AI-generated answers may seem reliable, even when they cite completely hijacked and fake sources
  • Expired charity domains are reborn as gambling sites and still pass as trustworthy AI sources

ChatGPT is quickly becoming a go-to source for people seeking recommendations, from online services to local businesses, but new evidence suggests its AI-generated suggestions may not always be grounded in trustworthy sources.

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