Idaho recently became the fifth US state to legally permit executions by firing squad, joining the likes of Utah, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. This is following a trend of state governments turning to alternative methods as companies limit access to life-ending drugs used in conventional lethal injection executions. For some, the outdated practice of infantry executions symbolizes justice towards the conviction. For others, the method is seen as a barbaric act that can often lead to suffering before death. Some believe there is no true humane way to kill another human being and that the death penalty should not be employed for any criminal act.
Feedzai is a financial fraud prevention specialist that is helping to combat these fraudulent acts that have been seen increase in frequency due to artificial intelligence technologies. It is now important to be even more aware as AI tools improve, as these programs can easily target millions of people with deception. Daniel Holmes, a fraud prevention specialist for Feedzai, shared seven signs one can look for to spot if your online romance might actually be an AI scammer. The warning signs range from the profile existing in other social media sites, the recency of the profile creation, and even a request for funds. It is important to note that the technology of AI chatbots is advancing rapidly, so it is crucial to remain vigilant when it comes to accessing any online dating sites.
The people behind the technology of generative AI are imaging programs like DreamStudio, Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, and DALL-E 2, which can be used to create an almost any image of a person in a short time that looks convincing. It is important to remember that fraudsters almost always will attempt to move the conversation to a WhatsApp or SMS based conversation as a means of trying to gain trust and ultimately extract money. It is imperative to be aware of the signs that could lead to a fraudulent transaction, so one can avoid a potentially costly situation.
Overall, it is important to stay vigilant to prevent being tricked by AI scammers. While the advancement of AI technology is exciting, people must remain aware of the potential threats it poses, especially when it comes to online romance.
