The Language of Deception: Weaponizing Next Generation AI - Paperback

by Justin Hutchens (Author), Stuart McClure (Foreword by)

A penetrating look at the dark side of emerging AI technologies

In The Language of Deception: Weaponizing Next Generation AI, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity veteran Justin Hutchens delivers an incisive and penetrating look at how contemporary and future AI can and will be weaponized for malicious and adversarial purposes. In the book, you will explore multiple foundational concepts to include the history of social engineering and social robotics, the psychology of deception, considerations of machine sentience and consciousness, and the history of how technology has been weaponized in the past. From these foundations, the author examines topics related to the emerging risks of advanced AI technologies, to include:

• The use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for social manipulation, disinformation, psychological operations, deception and fraud
• The implementation of LLMs to construct fully autonomous social engineering systems for targeted attacks or for mass manipulation at scale
• The technical use of LLMs and the underlying transformer architecture for use in technical weapons systems to include advanced next-generation malware, physical robotics, and even autonomous munition systems
• Speculative future risks such as the alignment problem, disembodiment attacks, and flash wars.

Perfect for tech enthusiasts, cybersecurity specialists, and AI and machine learning professionals, The Language of Deception is an insightful and timely take on an increasingly essential subject.

Back Jacket

AN INSIGHTFUL AND ENGROSSING LOOK AT THE DARK SIDE OF CONTEMPORARY AI

In The Language of Deception: Weaponizing Next Generation AI, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity veteran Justin Hutchens delivers an incisive and penetrating look at how contemporary and future AI can and will be weaponized for malicious and adversarial purposes. The author explains the history of social robotics, the psychology of deception, and even addresses the controversial question of whether AI systems could ever become sentient.

The book explores fascinating and unsettling topics related to how malicious threat actors can abuse Large Language Models (LLMs) for widescale social manipulation and sophisticated cyberattacks. It also warns of the numerous emerging risks related to integrating increasingly autonomous AI systems into current and future technology.

Throughout this book, the author employs a unique writing style that is both entertaining and thought-provoking -- seamlessly weaving complex topics of technology, computer science, philosophy, and social psychology with relatable references to popular culture, science fiction, and entertainment. The Language of Deception is a must-read for tech enthusiasts, cybersecurity professionals, AI specialists, and anyone else with an interest or stake in the latest artificial intelligence tools.

Author Biography

JUSTIN HUTCHENS is a leading voice in the fields of cybersecurity, risk management, and artificial intelligence. He has studied the adversarial misuse of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology for over a decade. He's a veteran of the United States Air Force and holds a master's degree in information systems.