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Stealing millions: how scammers are using AI to target unsuspecting victims

David Nelson presents the impacts of AI on the film industry. (Photo by Melie Hailemeskel)
David Nelson presents the impacts of AI on the film industry. (Photo by Melie Hailemeskel)

As artificial intelligence continues to become more prominent in society, so do its negative consequences. Scammers have started using AI tools to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Some of these deceptive tactics include deepfakes, phishing emails, and romance or voice scams—all of which are contributing to an unprecedented wave of digital fraud and misinformation.