Exploring Ethical Implications of ChatGPT and Other AI Chatbots and Regulation of Disinformation Propagation

Abstract

Chatbots, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT, are playing an increasingly pivotal role in the digital age and are disrupting numerous industries. As these technologies rapidly advance and their influence expands, they present a range of ethical and regulatory challenges. One critical concern is the potential use of these AI chatbots to disseminate disinformation. Given the capacity of these systems to generate text that closely mimics human conversation based on training data, there is a significant risk of them being manipulated to widely disseminate inaccurate or deceptive information. Such misuse could result in various societal problems, including the intensification of political divisiveness or the spreading of damaging misinformation. This paper embarks on a critical exploration of these ethical issues, with a specific focus on the potential misuse of AI chatbots in the propagation of disinformation. This research further investigates potential regulatory interventions that could alleviate these issues. In the rapidly evolving world of AI technology, creating a robust regulatory framework that balances the benefits of AI chatbots with the prevention of their misuse is crucial. Therefore, this paper aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the ethical use of AI and the development of effective regulatory strategies.