Microsoft Exposes New AI Vulnerability

AI is advancing rapidly, gaining new capabilities every day. Yet, many of us still haven't fully harnessed its potential. That's why we've launched theLeverage.ai, your go-to newsletter for the latest AI advancements, tools, tips, and most importantly, insights into how others are using AI it their work. Plus, we'll mix in some fun along the way.

Coming up:

• Microsoft Exposes New AI Vulnerability 'Skeleton Key'

• AI Gives Scammers a Scary New Edge

• Looking for a Brand Name

• AI Tools For Professionals

• Monday Match & Mix Bag

• AI News Snippets

TOP STORY

Microsoft Exposes New AI Vulnerability 'Skeleton Key'

Microsoft has unveiled a new type of generative AI jailbreak technique called "Skeleton Key," which poses a significant threat to AI model security. This multi-step attack can cause AI models to bypass their built-in safeguards, potentially leading to the production of harmful or forbidden content.

The Skeleton Key technique works by convincing the AI to augment its behavior guidelines, making it respond to any request while only providing warnings for potentially offensive or illegal content. During testing from April to May 2024, this jailbreak was successful on several major AI models, including those from Meta, Google, OpenAI, Mistral, Anthropic, and Cohere.

To address this vulnerability, Microsoft has implemented updates to its AI offerings, including Copilot assistants. The company recommends a multi-layered approach for AI system designers to mitigate such attacks, including input filtering, robust system message engineering, output filtering, and abuse monitoring.

Microsoft has shared these findings with other AI providers through responsible disclosure procedures, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in enhancing AI security across the industry.

SCAMS WITH AI

AI Gives Scammers a Scary New Edge

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, so do the tactics of scammers. Recent developments in AI technology have given rise to a new wave of sophisticated scams that are more personalized and convincing than ever before.

Voice cloning is becoming a big concern, with scammers using just a few seconds of audio to mimic voices and trick people into thinking they're talking to a distressed friend or family member. AI-generated texts are crafting super personalized phishing emails, using data from breaches to seem legit. Even more alarming are AI-powered deepfakes, which create fake, compromising situations for blackmail and fraud. This means anyone with an online presence could be at risk.

To protect yourself, experts recommend:

1. Be skeptical of unexpected messages, even if they seem personal

2. Verify requests through trusted channels

3. Use multi-factor authentication for all accounts

4. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity

As AI technology advances, staying informed and cautious is more critical than ever in safeguarding your digital identity and finances.

LEVERAGING AI AT WORK

Looking for a Brand Name

Yesterday afternoon, this newsletter was called 'AI Daily Report.' However, as I continued working on it, I realized that the name was too restrictive for future possibilities and growth. So, I started my search for a new name.

I brainstormed several options but couldn't decide which one best aligned with my goals and vision. That's when I turned to my team of brand strategists: ChatGPT and Claude. Here’s the prompt I used to get their assistance. I've replaced my exact phrases with variables so you can adapt it for your use case:

I also included competitor names to see how my choices compared against established newsletters in this domain. The detailed insights and feedback I received helped me improve my subsequent brainstorming sessions, leading to better options. I repeated this process multiple times, refining my choices, until I finally landed on the best name: theLeverage.ai. By using both ChatGPT and Claude, I gained even more confidence in the results. And now, this name is here to stay :)

AI TOOLS FOR PROFESSIONALS

• [For Everyone] Mem organizes and streamlines your notes, making it easier to manage and retrieve information efficiently.

• [For Everyone] Krisp eliminates background noise, transcribes meetings, and generates notes, ensuring clear and productive virtual calls.

• [For Everyone] Wordtune rewrites, improves, and enhances your writing, ensuring clarity, coherence, and fluency while speeding up your writing process.

• [For Marketing Teams] Jasper creates, optimizes, and manages high-quality content efficiently, ensuring brand consistency and accelerating your marketing workflows.

• [For Presentation Creators] Beautiful.ai creates stunning, professional presentations quickly and effortlessly, ensuring every slide looks polished and on-brand.

MONDAY MATCH

Check your AI knowledge by matching the terms on the left with their correct meaning on the right ?

You can find the answers at the bottom 👇️ 

MIX BAG

Today we created this serene landing page for a meditation app using Midjourney

AI SNIPPETS

• MIT's CSAIL introduced RoboGrocery, a soft robotic system that employs computer vision and pressure sensors to automate grocery bagging, marking a significant advancement in practical robotics.

• PepsiCo unveiled "Smart Cans" at the Cannes Lions Festival, featuring wrap-around 3D screens that enhance brand interaction and consumer engagement through dynamic video content.

• Amazon's AI assistant 'Q' received a major update to provide real-time, step-by-step guides for call center agents, streamlining operations and enhancing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Fluently (YC W24), a coaching platform for enhancing English fluency among near-native speakers, has raised $2 million in a seed round led by Pioneer Fund and SID Venture Partners.

Answers for Monday Match: 1-D, 2-A, 3-E, 4-C, 5-B