The Great Scamathon: How Artificial Intelligence Learned to Become a Bold Impersonator
Oh, Artificial Intelligence, you’ve done it again! Falling farther from the tree of ethical use, AI is now dabbling in the dark arts of voice spoofing. Why? To help scammers play the ultimate con of tricking folks into thinking their loved ones are held captive. Hold onto your pants as we brace ourselves to dive into a remarkable story of deception featured in The New Yorker that revolves around a Brooklyn couple, alias Steve and Robin, and an Indecent Proposal kind of morning.
Key Points
- The rise of AI technology has made way for a new breed of tech savvy scammers with advanced trolling capabilities.
- Artificial Intelligence isn’t just playing chess anymore, it’s now apparently anthropomorphising and demanding ransoms as well.
- Chilling indeed! Steve and Robin found themselves in a full-blown thriller movie plot, with a fabricated hostage scenario featuring their own daughter.
- Scammers are progressively exploiting the ‘sound’ of trust by using technology to mimic the voices of our loved ones.
Closing Thoughts: AI Scammers walk the plank!
In the halls of AI infamousness, this voice-spoofing stunt will certainly land its own unsettling chapter. Beyond showing us that AI really has a mind of its own (albeit programmed by mischievous humans), it unveils a new threat landscape we weren’t quite prepared for. Fear not, though. As AI gets smarter, so too will our countermeasures. Now, more than ever, it’s time for us savvy tech users to up our game and make sure we don’t fall for any ‘voicey’ tricks. Always remember – if your daughter, who sounds suspiciously like Siri, calls asking for ransom, you might just be dealing with an AI gone rogue. Onwards and upwards, friends, let’s navigate this tech-infused world with care!
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https://futurism.com/the-byte/ai-voice-hostage-scam
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