Microsoft discovered state-backed hackers using their generative AI tools for attacks. The focus was not on hackers’ use but how Microsoft detected it, leading to speculation that Microsoft was spying. This highlights the shifting baselines of privacy expectations, paralleling the decline of fish populations due to overfishing. Similar to fishery management, a holistic approach is needed to regulate privacy and security in the digital age. Just as researchers needed to redefine acceptable catch sizes based on sustainable measures, we must establish regulations that balance privacy rights and business interests to maintain a healthy technological ecosystem for future generations.
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