Greetings customers! Thanks to all the readers of WIRED’s AI Unlocked newsletter who tuned in for our latest conversation about money and artificial intelligence Scams I had a blast interacting with readers and answering more questions live.
If you missed the broadcast, a full recording is available for you to watch whenever you want, and the last two livestreams here. AI unlock series are also available. Customers can see First here And Second here.
WIRED’s Global Editorial Director, Katie Drummond, kicked off our discussion this time, telling us how her father was contacted by a scam caller who tried to trick him with a voice that sounded exactly like his. . Luckily no money was lost during that conversation, but it’s a solid reminder that AI-driven scams aren’t a future concern, but an issue worth considering right 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 on calls, in case of an emergency.
We’re also joined by Andrew Coutts, WIRED’s senior editor focused on security and investigations. Coutts shared his insights on the different approaches used by scammers, including how different groups now use AI-powered tools to make live videos deeper and trick people. have been He reminded the audience to watch out for social engineering methods often used by scammers, such as creating a sense of urgency or encouraging you not to tell anyone. You can learn more about it specifically AI scam calls here
During the live event, I talked about my recent investigation AI Financial Advisor And how it reminded me to be suspicious of startups that claim to help with money issues. Instead of using my banking data to help me financially, the AI advisors seemed focused on getting me high-fee cash advances or high-interest personal loans.
If you want to reach out to me and ask additional, thoughtful questions about using generative AI and Chatbot tool In your everyday life, my inbox is open: reece_rogers@wired.com. I always enjoy hearing from Wired customers, so no question is too basic or too good to ask. Our next live event is scheduled for February, so keep an eye on your inbox for more details soon.
