Jul 14, 2023

Don’t believe everything you hear

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Scam calls trying to steal money are getting increasingly believable, thanks to generative AI. We'll hear from an expert, and talk to an actual AI-generated voice. Plus, the "green bank" the Biden administration set up to invest in community climate resilience.

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AI amplifies scam calls and other deceptions

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom

Jul 14, 2023

The technology's ability to clone voices and likenesses makes authentication harder but more urgent, says Wasim Khaled of Blackbird.AI.

People have received calls from what sounds like a relative asking for money, but the voice was generated by artificial intelligence in a fraudulent scheme.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jordan Mangi Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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