ChatGPT Is Now Great At Faking Something Tempting — But There’s A Catch
Apr 05, 2025 - forbes.com
The article discusses the potential misuse of OpenAI's latest ChatGPT image generator to create fake receipts, which could be used fraudulently for expense claims. While these fake receipts can appear convincing with some adjustments, such as adding creases and stains, they often contain errors like incorrect sums and formatting issues, making them detectable. Tech Radar and Tech Crunch highlight these flaws, noting that the generated receipts sometimes use commas instead of periods and fail basic math checks. OpenAI is aware of this misuse and is monitoring such activities to enforce its usage policies.
Despite the potential for fraud, OpenAI sees a positive aspect in using fake receipts for educational purposes, such as teaching financial literacy in non-fraudulent contexts. The article also briefly mentions a separate topic about a potential design upgrade for the Apple iPhone 17 Air and speculations about the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Key takeaways:
OpenAI's ChatGPT image generator can create fake receipts, though they may not be entirely convincing.
Fake receipts generated by ChatGPT often have errors, such as incorrect sums and formatting issues.
OpenAI is monitoring the use of its tools for generating fake receipts and will take action against policy violations.
Fake receipts can be used positively for teaching financial literacy in non-fraudulent contexts.
