Impersonating AI and a Parent’s Worst Nightmare!
In today’s episode of ‘terrifying tech tales’, we delve into the harrowing reality of AI-powered voice cloning. Just when you thought reality couldn’t take another right twist, let’s get serenaded by a ploy involving our innocent teenage offspring (believe me, that’s a terrifying thought even without the AI involvement!) The technology wasn’t enough. So, let’s hurl an everyday parental anxiety twister into the mix!
So, What Happened?
- In a case of horrifying yet technologically groundbreaking scam, a friend encountered the sophisticated side of AI – he ended up transferring £100 ‘believing’ his ‘daughter’ was in need.
- Such scams tap into the intrinsic parental anxiety that kicks in every time kids are out of sight. Parents are hardwired to expect drama, especially when messages like “I smashed my phone” make an unannounced appearance.
- The scammers, let’s give them a captious credit for their wicked ingenuity, just sit back and let your parental instincts do the work!
Tech Fantastic or Tech Drastic?
The world is spiraling into a vortex of technology, and these AI powered scams just upped the ante on how deep this crazy rabbit hole goes. There are days when we marvel at the wonders of AI, and then there are days when you wish to go back to smoke signals and carrier pigeons, just to avoid being scammed by an AI that sounds uncannily like your child!
Final thoughts…
Well, that was a roller coaster ride of AI and parental instincts. While dealing with teenagers is hard enough, we now also have AI upping its game. At this rate, parent’s paranoia is going to need its own line in the budget chart. But, let’s take comfort in the knowledge that scams like these reveal the hidden facets of AI, equipping us better to deal with the technology. After all, forewarned is forearmed, right? In the meantime, I’ll see if those carrier pigeons are still available on eBay.
Till the next twisted tale of techno terror… Signing off!
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/23/worried-about-ai-voice-scams-luckily-i-have-one-foolproof-solution
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