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An elderly AI chatbot is taking on fraudsters—one call at a time!
AI Granny Wastes Scammers’ Time
A new AI-powered chatbot nicknamed “Granny” has been designed to engage phone scammers, keeping them on calls for hours, reports TechCrunch. Created by security researchers, the chatbot uses conversational AI to mimic an elderly person, drawing scammers into prolonged interactions while collecting valuable data.
A Clever Tool in the Fight Against Fraud
By using AI Granny, researchers aim to reduce scam success rates and gather insights into fraud tactics. This innovative approach demonstrates the potential of AI in combating cybercrime while sparing vulnerable individuals from falling victim. However, concerns remain about ethical boundaries and unintended consequences of such countermeasures.
Editor’s Comment: Granny’s got game! It’s refreshing to see AI used for good, even if it’s just making life a little harder for scammers. Bring on more grannies!
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