When Apple's headset launches, it will do more than Oculus

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  • Reply 21 of 29
    fastasleepfastasleep Posts: 6,480member
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    I asked ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors?"

    Its answer was:
    "Yes, there is a potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors. As with any new technology, there are risks associated with its use, and AR/VR headsets are no exception.

    One potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of privacy. These devices have the potential to collect a significant amount of personal data, including images of individuals and their surroundings. Bad actors could potentially use this data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, stalking, or other forms of harassment.

    Another potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of cybercrime. These devices are connected to the internet, and bad actors could potentially use them to gain access to sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.

    Additionally, there is a risk that bad actors could use AR/VR headsets to create and disseminate misleading or harmful content. For example, they could create deepfake videos that appear to be real but are actually completely fabricated.

    Overall, it is important for individuals and organizations to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as using strong passwords, limiting access to personal data, and being cautious about the content they view and share through AR/VR headsets.
    Maybe your question should have been,

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    fair point! So I did:

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    Yes, there is potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR technology. Here are a few examples:

    [ ... ]
    That you're justifying your ridiculous handwringing over an emerging technology by asking an LLM chatbot what it thinks is hilarious.

    Literally all of those things it listed are and have been possible with computers in general for decades. Some could even be applied to TV, radio, print, carrier pigeons...
    edited April 2023
    chutzpahwatto_cobra
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  • Reply 22 of 29
    MacPromacpro Posts: 19,873member

    When Apple's headset launches, it will do more than Oculus


    That's a low bar!  That said, I will still need my Oculus for MS Flight Simulator 2020, I don't see the Apple headset working with that!  So I will have to have both.
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  • Reply 23 of 29
    gatorguygatorguy Posts: 24,736member
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    I asked ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors?"

    Its answer was:
    "Yes, there is a potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors. As with any new technology, there are risks associated with its use, and AR/VR headsets are no exception.

    One potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of privacy. These devices have the potential to collect a significant amount of personal data, including images of individuals and their surroundings. Bad actors could potentially use this data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, stalking, or other forms of harassment.

    Another potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of cybercrime. These devices are connected to the internet, and bad actors could potentially use them to gain access to sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.

    Additionally, there is a risk that bad actors could use AR/VR headsets to create and disseminate misleading or harmful content. For example, they could create deepfake videos that appear to be real but are actually completely fabricated.

    Overall, it is important for individuals and organizations to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as using strong passwords, limiting access to personal data, and being cautious about the content they view and share through AR/VR headsets.
    Maybe your question should have been,

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    fair point! So I did:

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    Yes, there is potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR technology. Here are a few examples:

    [ ... ]
    That you're justifying your ridiculous handwringing over an emerging technology by asking an LLM chatbot what it thinks is hilarious.

    Literally all of those things it listed are and have been possible with computers in general for decades. Some could even be applied to TV, radio, print, carrier pigeons...
    Well, enjoy your new headset. I'm sure you'll be fine.
    I'm sure at least a couple of our members will pay handsomely for the privilege of being product beta-testers. Two years from now, there would be a much more refined model expected, and likely more value for dollar, making this initial one no more than a collector's curiosity. 
    JP234
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  • Reply 24 of 29
    Sahinasahina Posts: 8member
    When Apple's headset launches, it will do more than Oculus...............and it will be far more expensive. 
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  • Reply 25 of 29
    MacPromacpro Posts: 19,873member
    gatorguy said:
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    I asked ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors?"

    Its answer was:
    "Yes, there is a potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors. As with any new technology, there are risks associated with its use, and AR/VR headsets are no exception.

    One potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of privacy. These devices have the potential to collect a significant amount of personal data, including images of individuals and their surroundings. Bad actors could potentially use this data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, stalking, or other forms of harassment.

    Another potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of cybercrime. These devices are connected to the internet, and bad actors could potentially use them to gain access to sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.

    Additionally, there is a risk that bad actors could use AR/VR headsets to create and disseminate misleading or harmful content. For example, they could create deepfake videos that appear to be real but are actually completely fabricated.

    Overall, it is important for individuals and organizations to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as using strong passwords, limiting access to personal data, and being cautious about the content they view and share through AR/VR headsets.
    Maybe your question should have been,

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    fair point! So I did:

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    Yes, there is potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR technology. Here are a few examples:

    [ ... ]
    That you're justifying your ridiculous handwringing over an emerging technology by asking an LLM chatbot what it thinks is hilarious.

    Literally all of those things it listed are and have been possible with computers in general for decades. Some could even be applied to TV, radio, print, carrier pigeons...
    Well, enjoy your new headset. I'm sure you'll be fine.
    I'm sure at least a couple of our members will pay handsomely for the privilege of being product beta-testers. Two years from now, there would be a much more refined model expected, and likely more value for dollar, making this initial one no more than a collector's curiosity. 
    The trick is not to open the box.  Keep it sealed, and in 40 years or so, it will be worth a fortune as the first rev of what went on to become yet another multi-billion dollar division at Apple.
    watto_cobra
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  • Reply 26 of 29
    fastasleepfastasleep Posts: 6,480member
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    I asked ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors?"

    Its answer was:
    "Yes, there is a potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors. As with any new technology, there are risks associated with its use, and AR/VR headsets are no exception.

    One potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of privacy. These devices have the potential to collect a significant amount of personal data, including images of individuals and their surroundings. Bad actors could potentially use this data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, stalking, or other forms of harassment.

    Another potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of cybercrime. These devices are connected to the internet, and bad actors could potentially use them to gain access to sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.

    Additionally, there is a risk that bad actors could use AR/VR headsets to create and disseminate misleading or harmful content. For example, they could create deepfake videos that appear to be real but are actually completely fabricated.

    Overall, it is important for individuals and organizations to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as using strong passwords, limiting access to personal data, and being cautious about the content they view and share through AR/VR headsets.
    Maybe your question should have been,

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    fair point! So I did:

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    Yes, there is potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR technology. Here are a few examples:

    [ ... ]
    That you're justifying your ridiculous handwringing over an emerging technology by asking an LLM chatbot what it thinks is hilarious.

    Literally all of those things it listed are and have been possible with computers in general for decades. Some could even be applied to TV, radio, print, carrier pigeons...
    Sure, I remember when smoke signals were used to promote profit agendas through mind control. Those were the days!
    I sure wouldn't be surprised to find out smoke signals had been used in the past for the purposes of misinformation. Every other form of communication has. My analogies stand.
    JP234watto_cobra
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  • Reply 27 of 29
    fastasleepfastasleep Posts: 6,480member
    JP234 said:
    gatorguy said:
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    I asked ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors?"

    Its answer was:
    "Yes, there is a potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors. As with any new technology, there are risks associated with its use, and AR/VR headsets are no exception.

    One potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of privacy. These devices have the potential to collect a significant amount of personal data, including images of individuals and their surroundings. Bad actors could potentially use this data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, stalking, or other forms of harassment.

    Another potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of cybercrime. These devices are connected to the internet, and bad actors could potentially use them to gain access to sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.

    Additionally, there is a risk that bad actors could use AR/VR headsets to create and disseminate misleading or harmful content. For example, they could create deepfake videos that appear to be real but are actually completely fabricated.

    Overall, it is important for individuals and organizations to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as using strong passwords, limiting access to personal data, and being cautious about the content they view and share through AR/VR headsets.
    Maybe your question should have been,

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    fair point! So I did:

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    Yes, there is potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR technology. Here are a few examples:

    [ ... ]
    That you're justifying your ridiculous handwringing over an emerging technology by asking an LLM chatbot what it thinks is hilarious.

    Literally all of those things it listed are and have been possible with computers in general for decades. Some could even be applied to TV, radio, print, carrier pigeons...
    Well, enjoy your new headset. I'm sure you'll be fine.
    I'm sure at least a couple of our members will pay handsomely for the privilege of being product beta-testers. Two years from now, there would be a much more refined model expected, and likely more value for dollar, making this initial one no more than a collector's curiosity. 
    I'm sure you're right. And I'm sure that we're all fools to believe we can control an advanced machine intelligence, capable of enabling mechanical and electronic devices to tap into our minds by controlling our sensory inputs, devices such as AR/VR/MR headsets, or whatever semantic distinctions we care make. I'll be gone when the event horizon is reached leaving no escape from an unfathomable intelligence that exists to perpetuate itself, and technology no longer serves us, we serve technology. For that, I'm grateful.
    So Apple's XR devices are the machines from The Matrix. Got it. Very scary.
    watto_cobra
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  • Reply 28 of 29
    gatorguygatorguy Posts: 24,736member
    MacPro said:
    gatorguy said:
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    JP234 said:
    I asked ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors?"

    Its answer was:
    "Yes, there is a potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors. As with any new technology, there are risks associated with its use, and AR/VR headsets are no exception.

    One potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of privacy. These devices have the potential to collect a significant amount of personal data, including images of individuals and their surroundings. Bad actors could potentially use this data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, stalking, or other forms of harassment.

    Another potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of cybercrime. These devices are connected to the internet, and bad actors could potentially use them to gain access to sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.

    Additionally, there is a risk that bad actors could use AR/VR headsets to create and disseminate misleading or harmful content. For example, they could create deepfake videos that appear to be real but are actually completely fabricated.

    Overall, it is important for individuals and organizations to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as using strong passwords, limiting access to personal data, and being cautious about the content they view and share through AR/VR headsets.
    Maybe your question should have been,

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    fair point! So I did:

    ChatGPT:
    "Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"
    Yes, there is potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR technology. Here are a few examples:

    [ ... ]
    That you're justifying your ridiculous handwringing over an emerging technology by asking an LLM chatbot what it thinks is hilarious.

    Literally all of those things it listed are and have been possible with computers in general for decades. Some could even be applied to TV, radio, print, carrier pigeons...
    Well, enjoy your new headset. I'm sure you'll be fine.
    I'm sure at least a couple of our members will pay handsomely for the privilege of being product beta-testers. Two years from now, there would be a much more refined model expected, and likely more value for dollar, making this initial one no more than a collector's curiosity. 
    The trick is not to open the box.  Keep it sealed, and in 40 years or so, it will be worth a fortune as the first rev of what went on to become yet another multi-billion dollar division at Apple.
    :)
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