Scammers use AI to make their families suffer and Indians are falling for such scams. More than half (69%) of Indians believe they don’t know or can’t tell the difference between an AI voice and a real voice, according to a McAfee report.
Additionally, nearly half (47%) of Indian adults have experienced or know someone with some form of AI. voice scamThis is nearly double the global average (25%), says the report entitled “Artificial Scammers.”
“AI technology is fueling the rise of online voice fraud. It takes just three seconds of audio to replicate a person’s voice.The study surveyed 7,054 people in seven countries, including India implemented,” the report emphasizes.
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According to a McAfee report, 83% of Indian victims said they lost money, with 48% losing more than Rs 50,000.
“Artificial intelligence presents incredible opportunities, but with any technology, there is always the potential for malicious abuse,” said McAfee CTO Steve Grobman.
why AI voice cloning It is dangerous
Everyone’s voice is unique. So basically, your voice is the equivalent of your biometric fingerprint. Talking is therefore the accepted way to establish trust.
However, with 86% of Indian adults sharing their audio data online or in recorded notes (via social media, voice notes, etc.) at least once a week, voice cloning is a powerful tool for cybercriminals. It has become.
Other Findings in the Report
According to McAfee, more than half (66%) of Indian respondents say they reply to voicemails or voice memos purporting to come from friends or loved ones in need of money.
“Especially if you believe the request is coming from a parent (46%), partner or spouse (34%), or child (12%). (70%), was involved in a car accident (69%), lost a mobile phone or wallet (65%), or needed help while traveling abroad. (62%) found in the report.
The rise of deepfakes and disinformation has made people more wary of what they see online. The survey found that 27% of Indian adults say they trust social media less than they used to, and 43% are concerned about an increase in misinformation and disinformation.
