The Dark Side of Innovation: AI Scams on the Rise

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP -

In our rush to embrace cutting-edge technology, are we unwittingly fueling a new age of digital deception?

Amid the whirlwind of advancements in artificial intelligence, Warren Buffett raises a stark warning about an emerging threat: the rise of AI-powered scams, particularly through the use of deepfakes.

As AI continues to intertwine with daily life, its ability to mimic human interactions has turned sinister, with scammers leveraging deepfake technologies to craft convincing, fraudulent requests for money or information.

Despite AI’s promise to revolutionize every sector from finance to healthcare, its misuse remains a potent threat. His analogy of AI to nuclear technology underscores a critical narrative: just as the atomic age ushered in unprecedented possibilities and risks, so too does the age of AI. We must consider how we can harness this formidable technology while safeguarding ourselves against its darker capabilities.

Read the full article on CNBC.

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