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Experts weigh in on how to combat AI scams
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With AI fraud on the rise, how do you avoid becoming a victim? Experts share tips on how to spot scams and stay safe.
Chao Yun
Criminal Investigation Bureau personnel
People can set up a code word with friends and family. If there’s any suspicion of a deepfake scam, you can ask something like, “What was that place we visited together?” You can verify identity with that method.
Meanwhile, psychologists suggest getting in touch with one’s own vulnerabilities, to better anticipate the threats scammers may pose.
Yang Cheng-ta
National Cheng-kung University psychology professor
When people are anxious or feeling pressured, they are more likely to make irrational decisions. So first, scammers will try to create time pressure. They’ll tell you, “If you don’t come save me right away, something bad might happen.” That’s time pressure. They’ll also try to add to your anxiety by crying or making a fuss, so that you’re very much on edge.
Hsu Chih-chung
National Cheng Kung University data science professor
As technology advances, we must do our best to be aware of the changes and accept them. If we keep resisting, we’ll quickly become obsolete. The second thing is, we need to be aware that certain things are bound to happen. Like today, when you get a call from an unknown number, you’re on the alert immediately.
Just as with computers and smartphones, there’s no stopping the transformative tide of AI. Only by embracing and understanding this technology can we hope to control its double-edged sword.Source：FORMOSA NEWS
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