Prevent technology from crossing ethical boundaries.

The increasing use of AI for unethical purposes has created an urgent need for technology control and increased user accountability.

With its rapid pace of advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing many fields – from healthcare, education , and business to daily life. However, the downsides of this technology pose significant challenges to managing and controlling information in cyberspace.

Flooded with fake news generated by AI.

Fake news generated by AI is disseminated on social media platforms primarily to gain views, likes, and engagement for online sales or to profit from the platform.

Those who create fake news often capitalize on trending current events that are attracting public attention. For example, after the serious traffic accident on September 17th at Tan Long market, Lao Bao commune, Quang Tri province, which resulted in 12 casualties, some heartbreaking images appeared on social media, bringing many viewers to tears. Identifying these images as being created by AI, the Lao Bao commune police issued a warning about the dissemination of these misleading fake images. This behavior not only spreads false information but also hinders investigations.

Similarly, taking advantage of the public attention surrounding the capsizing of the Green Bay 58 tourist boat in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province on July 19th, which killed dozens of people, many social media accounts posted emotional images and stories about the victims. However, a significant portion of this content was fake, created using AI to manipulate emotions and attract social media users' interaction. Notably, the widespread use of fake images with exaggerated sympathy could further traumatize the families of the victims.

With AI technology constantly improving, it only takes a few minutes and simple commands to create a video with engaging content that perfectly matches the user's intentions. Among these, next-generation AI platforms like KlingAI, Veo 3, and Sora are highly popular with users worldwide, including Vietnam.

Furthermore, deepfake technology – a combination of deep learning and fakery – is also a major concern globally as it can be used to create images, sounds, or videos that look so real that they are very difficult to detect as fake. As a result, numerous scams related to this technology have occurred in both Vietnam and around the world.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh, Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Cybersecurity Association, noted a growing trend of AI abuse for illegal purposes. Specifically, AI-as-a-Service (AI-provided tools and applications) is being exploited by cybercriminals to create malware, spoof voices, faces, and text... for fraud, cyberattacks, data system intrusion, and even to destabilize security and damage the reputation of organizations, businesses, and leaders.

According to Mr. Tran Ngoc Anh, Technical Director of Hoa Binh Cyber ​​Space Company Limited (CyPeace), one of the risks for AI users is the potential for receiving misinformation generated by the tool itself. In addition, there are a host of other issues such as the leakage of confidential information and personal data.

Fake images are being spread online to "make viewers cry," thereby gaining likes and increasing interaction (Screenshot).

Enhancing user responsibility

Before technological and legal measures are in place to tightly control the development and use of AI, users need to proactively use this technology responsibly.

Cybersecurity expert Vu Ngoc Son, Head of the Technology Committee of the National Cybersecurity Association, pointed out that humans are the subjects who exploit and use AI, so both the good and bad aspects of AI are closely linked to humans. If users are skilled and apply it for good purposes, the technology will leverage its strengths to their advantage. Conversely, if AI users lack understanding or exploit it for illegal purposes, it can cause serious consequences. "To use and exploit AI effectively, it is necessary to focus on building a team and processes. AI only realizes its value when placed in the hands of those who know how to master it," the cybersecurity expert said.

Given the dangers of deepfake technology – a leading tool facilitating current cyber fraud – the Ministry of Finance emphasized during the drafting of the Law on Investment and Business that the business of deepfake technology needs to be regulated as a conditional business sector to prevent the misuse of technology that causes information disruption and fraud. According to the Ministry of Finance, deepfake technology business is currently one of the new fields with complex potential risks to security and order, yet it is not regulated as a conditional business sector.

According to lawyer Tran Anh Tuan (Hanoi Bar Association), using AI to create content without permission, especially to create false, fabricated, or fraudulent information, may violate the provisions of the Civil Code. Violators may face administrative penalties or compensation for damages. In cases causing serious consequences, criminal liability may be pursued. "Users need to be cautious when accessing and using AI, absolutely avoiding any actions that exploit AI to gain views or likes; they should enhance personal responsibility and comply with the law when using AI and participating in the online environment," lawyer Tuan advised.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh emphasized that the core element in sustainable AI development is human resources. From researchers, engineers, cybersecurity experts to managers and users, everyone needs to be fully equipped with knowledge, skills, ethics, and legal awareness. According to him, this is not only the team that builds and operates AI systems but also the key force in preventing, detecting, and combating high-tech crimes in cyberspace.

Vietnam will have a Law on Artificial Intelligence.

At a recent national scientific conference on AI, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung stated that AI opens up great opportunities but also raises many issues regarding ethics, employment, and social trust. Therefore, AI development must be rapid, safe, and humane.

According to Minister Nguyen Manh Hung, AI does not replace humans but serves humans, acting as their assistant. AI is a powerful tool, but humans are the decision-makers; therefore, AI should support, not replace, human thinking, values, and responsibilities. "The Ministry of Science and Technology will issue a national code of ethics for AI that is harmonized with international standards but designed to suit Vietnamese realities, and will also develop an AI law and an AI strategy," Minister Nguyen Manh Hung stated.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ngan-cong-nghe-vuot-ranh-gioi-dao-duc-196250923205638915.htm