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ReadWrite
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Warren Buffett compares misused AI to nuclear weapons

Warren Buffett expressed concerns on deep fake AI, comparing it to 'nukes' [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

An Irish Heiress' Conned Him. He Started a Podcast to Track Her Down.

Marianne Smyth posed as a fake heiress to swindle money, facing extradition for fraud in the UK.
She has a history of deceiving people with elaborate schemes, leading to multiple convictions for theft. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

What to Do If You've Been Scammed

Consumers lost $10 billion to scams in the U.S. in 2023, with imposter scams being the most common.
Perpetrators of scams target people's vulnerabilities like desire for love or greed, often using sophisticated methods like personalized emails. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Lawyer Saves $450k By Driving The Extra Miles

Lawyer visits homeowner and prevents financial scam
Face-to-face communication can be more effective in preventing scams [ more ]
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