That voice on the phone might not be human
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June 14. One post. One message: AI voice cloning is here, it sounds real, and scammers are already using it.
That voice on the phone might not be human
PBS NewsHour put it plainly — it feels harder and harder to avoid being scammed, because it is. Scammers are using AI voice cloning that can sound very real, and seniors are often the target. Paul Solman reports on how to recognize and block AI-powered scam attempts.
Gobble's Take: The voice sounds urgent. That's the point. Pause anyway.
Source: PBS NewsHour
Scammers can now make AI sound like your government
Bitdefender says scammers will try anything to sound official — and now they can use AI to impersonate government agencies. The fix is simple: verify before you react. The pressure only works if you don't.
Gobble's Take: "Official" is a costume, not a credential.
Source: Bitdefender
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