October 20, 2023 at 01:24PM
The Philippine defense chief has issued an order prohibiting defense personnel and the military from using applications that employ artificial intelligence to generate personal portraits. The defense secretary stated that these apps pose significant security and privacy risks and can be used for malicious activities such as identity theft and phishing attacks. The order aims to ensure the adherence of defense personnel to department values and policies.
The Philippine defense chief, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has issued an order prohibiting all defense personnel and the military from using digital applications that employ artificial intelligence to generate personal portraits. The order, issued on October 14, aims to address potential security risks associated with these apps. Teodoro highlighted that these applications can be misused to create fake profiles for identity theft, social engineering, phishing attacks, and other malicious activities. The Department of National Defense has confirmed the authenticity of the memo circulating online but has not provided further details on the motivation behind the prohibition. Defense and military personnel are now expected to refrain from using AI photo generator applications and to exercise caution when sharing information online, in line with the values and policies of the Philippines Defense Department.