AI Voice Scams Grow Realistic, Expert Urges “Verbal Passwords”
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Zoho chief scientist Sridhar Vembu warned that AI can produce voice calls that sound authentic, making it harder for people to spot fraud. He said criminals are using voice cloning and deepfakes to imitate familiar voices, especially targeting older Americans. Vembu suggested a simple countermeasure: families should use “verbal passwords” to confirm a caller’s identity. The warning comes amid rising reports of AI‑powered scams draining household finances. QUOTE: "Use 'verbal passwords' to verify callers." — Sridhar Vembu, Zoho Chief Scientist
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Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, Times Now
Sources
- AI-Powered Scams Drain Household Finances as Fraudsters Target Victims — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Sridhar Vembu Warns AI Can Make Fake Calls Sound Real, Shares Easy Hack To Avoid Scams — Times Now (right-leaning)