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22 hours agoAmerica's greatest fears about AI revealed as FBI issues stark warning
Americans fear losing life savings to increasingly deceptive AI scams, with 37% ranking AI fraud as a top concern.
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2 months agoWhat I Learned From My Annoyingly Long Correspondence With "Elena Ferrante" | Defector
An AI-generated scam email impersonating Elena Ferrante used phrases from published book descriptions to deceive an author, revealing how AI can convincingly mimic famous writers while containing telltale signs of fabrication upon scrutiny.
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4 months agoHackers Stole $5.3 Billion in 2025 by Impersonating Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter: Report
AI-powered scams are hijacking the identities of major artists to steal money from fans, according to a new report (via ). The social media security company Spikerz says platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X-vital for announcements and fan engagement-are increasingly "high-risk entry points for fraud and brand damage," with AI making impersonations harder to spot and scams more effective.
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5 months agoDeepfakes are flooding retailers as part of scammers' return fraud operations
AI-powered deepfake voice bots are impersonating customers to exploit customer-service systems and obtain fraudulent refunds; these attacks are increasing in volume and sophistication.
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