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AI hype fuels wave of absurd online scams
What is Everything is an AI scam now?
Scammers are using AI-generated copy to push outlandish products, miracle Tai Chi programs, self-adjusting glasses, unlimited-internet USB sticks, and instant-cooling air-conditioners. The ads appear everywhere, from YouTube pre-rolls to email footers, and they slip past most verification filters.
Who it is for
Anyone who browses the web or runs a platform should be aware that AI is lowering the bar for convincing fraud, so they can tighten moderation and educate users.