Want to avoid AI scams? Try these tips from our experts
Hello subscribers! Thanks to all the readers of WIRED’s Unlocked AI newsletter for tuning in to our most recent conversation about money and artificial intelligence Cheat. I had a blast interacting with readers and answering more questions directly.
If you missed the broadcast, the full recording is available here for you to watch any time you want, and the two previous live streams from AI unlock sequence also available. Subscribers can view The first one is here and The second one is here.
Katie Drummond, WIRED’s global editorial director, opened our discussion this time, telling us how her father was recently approached by a scam caller who tried to trick he said in a voice identical to hers. Luckily, no money was lost during that interaction, but it’s a solid reminder that AI-powered scams are not a future concern but a problem. Worth considering now. To protect yourself and your loved ones, you may want to Set up a secret passcode which you can use to authenticate each other during calls, in case of emergency.
We’re also joined by Andrew Couts, a senior editor at WIRED who covers security and investigations. Couts shared his insights into the different approaches scammers use, including how different groups are now using AI-powered tools to fake live videos and cheat people of their money. He reminds viewers to pay attention to social engineering methods often used by scammers, such as creating a sense of urgency or encouraging you not to tell anyone about it. You can learn more specifically about AI scam calls This.
During the live event, I talked about my recent investigation AI financial advisor and it reminds me to always be skeptical of startups that claim to help solve money problems. Instead of using my banking data to help me financially, AI advisors seem focused on helping me get high-fee cash withdrawals or high-interest personal loans.
If you would like to contact me and ask additional, thoughtful questions about the use of synthetic AI and chatbot tool in your daily life, my inbox remains open: [email protected]. I always love hearing from WIRED subscribers so no question is too basic or too specific to ask. Our next live event is scheduled for February, so keep an eye on your inbox for more details soon.
