ChatGPT-4o used to create a replica of his passport in just 5 mins bypassing KYC
a year ago
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- Polish researcher Borys Musielak created a fake passport using ChatGPT-4o in just five minutes.
- The fake passport is realistic enough to bypass automated KYC checks used by platforms like Revolut and Binance.
- Musielak warns that photo-based KYC is now obsolete due to the ease of generating fake IDs with AI.
- The demonstration highlights vulnerabilities in current ID verification systems that rely on static images or videos.
- Experts recommend upgrading to NFC-based verification and eIDs for more secure authentication.
- ChatGPT-4o started rejecting similar prompts shortly after Musielak's demonstration, citing safety policies.
- Musielak advocates for digitally verified identities, such as eID wallets, to enhance security and compliance.