The Hustle Daily Show How AI grannies can save you from scammers
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Dec 2, 2024 Discover the amusing world of AI grannies that outsmart phone scammers by wasting their time. Dive into the risks of AI voice cloning, where identity theft and scams loom large. Explore how this technology affects not only consumers but also celebrities. The conversation also touches on the future of AI in professional settings like meetings and hiring, highlighting the need to balance tech with human interaction.
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AI Granny
- O2, a UK mobile provider, launched an AI “granny” to handle scam calls.
- This AI engages scammers in slow, deliberate conversations, wasting their time.
Scalable Anti-Scam
- AI can scale anti-scam efforts beyond individual efforts.
- Thousands of AI grannies could handle scam calls simultaneously.
Deepfake Scam
- AI is used in scams, like the deepfake video call that led a financial advisor to transfer $25 million.
- This highlights the increasing sophistication and personalization of AI-driven scams.