AI is here to assist in various tasks, whether you’re drafting an email, creating concept art, or, unfortunately, running scams that deceive people into thinking you’re a friend or relative in distress. AI is incredibly versatile, but because some individuals would rather not be scammed, let’s discuss what to watch out for.
Recent years have seen a significant improvement in the quality of generated media, including text, audio, images, and videos, and it’s now cheaper and easier to create this media. The same tools that help a concept artist design fantasy creatures or allow a non-native speaker to improve their business English can also be used maliciously.
Don’t worry about a Terminator knocking on your door to sell you on a Ponzi scheme — these scams are the same old tricks we’ve encountered for years, but with a generative AI twist that makes them easier, cheaper, or more convincing
