Staff Reports
Social media users, beware! Everything you see online may not be real. Technology has advanced so much that it’s hard to trust what you see on the internet nowadays. From fake videos to manipulated images, it’s becoming easier for scammers to deceive people online.
AI, or artificial intelligence, is now being used not just for political misinformation, but also to scam and trick people, especially the elderly, out of their money. Scammers are using animation apps to create fake videos that look incredibly real. Even well-known celebrities like Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey are being targeted, with scammers using their images to promote products and services without their consent.
Warning: Everything on Social Media Is Probably Fake – American Thinker
"AI scammers can access any posted images and voices on the internet and manipulate them for whatever purpose they can"https://t.co/HYXbOO6Zqu— STLTownCrier (@STLTownCrier) May 7, 2024
It’s a dangerous world out there in cyberspace. The dark web is a haven for cybercriminals who can use AI to manipulate voices, images, and videos for their illegal activities. With the rise of cyberterrorism, it’s crucial to stay vigilant and educate ourselves about the risks of being online.
It’s concerning to see how technology is being misused to deceive and defraud innocent people. The current administration should focus on safeguarding our nation’s cybersecurity instead of being distracted by political agendas. We must be cautious when browsing online, double-checking the legitimacy of websites and avoiding clicking on suspicious links or emails.
In this ever-evolving digital age, staying informed and alert is key to protecting ourselves from online scams and fraud. Let’s remember that not everything we see on social media is trustworthy, and we must take steps to safeguard our personal information and financial security while navigating the virtual world.
