AI Voice Cloning Poses Fraud Risk, Experts Warn
Artificial intelligence can duplicate an individual's voice from mere seconds of audio, according to Kimberly Hyun of the University of Cincinnati. This advanced capability presents a significant risk, particularly concerning impostor scams. These types of scams, where fraudsters impersonate others, are identified by the Federal Trade Commission as one of the most common forms of fraud.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology allows scammers to clone an individual's voice using only a few seconds of audio, according to Kimberly Hyun from the University of Cincinnati.
This development raises concerns regarding potential misuse in fraudulent activities. Impostor scams, which involve criminals impersonating someone known to the victim, are already a widespread form of fraud.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, impostor scams are among the most common types of fraud reported. The ability of AI to rapidly replicate voices could exacerbate the challenges in identifying and preventing such scams.
(Source: Phys.org)
