Posted 3/7/2024, 3:00:00 PM
Justice Dept. to Crack Down on AI Misuse in White-Collar Crime
- Justice Department to consider AI misuse in sentencing white-collar criminals and assessing corporate compliance programs
- Warning comes after charges against ex-Google engineer for stealing AI trade secrets
- AI technology holds promise but also peril if criminals exploit it
- Prosecutors will seek tougher sentences where AI deliberately misused to worsen crimes
- Compliance officers should ensure compliance programs address AI misuse risks