In this eye-opening episode of AI AI O, hosts explore how Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being weaponised in the world of cybercrime. From terrifyingly convincing deepfake scams and AI-cloned voices, to highly personalised phishing attacks and heartbreak-inducing romance scams, this episode dives deep into real-world cases, jaw-dropping stats, and AI-fuelled deception.
Did you know? In one case, scammers used AI to mimic a CEO’s voice and conned an employee into wiring €220,000—all based on a faked phone call (Forbes).
We also examine how AI-generated invoices, fake job offers, and AI-powered identity theft are becoming shockingly common—and increasingly difficult to detect. Notable companies like Google, Facebook, and Toyota have all suffered multimillion-pound losses to AI-aided scams.
But it’s not all doom and gloom—we also look at the AI tools fighting back:
- Hive AI and its deepfake detection API
- Truecaller’s AI Call Scanner for voice scam detection
- Image analysis tools that spot giveaways like extra fingers, weird shadows, or dodgy text overlays.
Key Takeaways:
- AI is transforming scams—phishing, deepfakes, romance frauds—into near-perfect crimes.
- Education and vigilance are crucial to stay safe.
- New AI detection tools are promising, but the digital arms race is only just beginning.
🎧 Listen now to learn how to spot the fakes before they spot you.
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