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Unstoppable AI scams? Americans admit they can't tell what's real anymore

Jul 21, 2024 - news.bensbites.com
A new survey reveals that 48% of Americans believe the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has made them less able to identify scams. The poll, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by BOSS Revolution, found that only 18% of respondents feel very confident in their ability to spot a scam. The survey also found that one in three respondents would struggle to identify a scam if the scammer was impersonating someone they know. The most common types of scams include fake sales or listings, financial operations, and email phishing.

Despite these concerns, the survey also found that 38% of respondents have a positive view of AI, using it to answer common questions, handle unwanted tasks, and translate languages. However, 31% of respondents have a more negative view of AI, citing privacy and data concerns, fear of it becoming uncontrollable, and fraud concerns. Despite this, 38% of respondents said they are likely to use AI for everyday tasks. The survey also revealed that 21% of respondents believe they interact with AI every day, and 31% do so several times a week.

Key takeaways:

  • Almost half of Americans believe that the rise of artificial intelligence has made them less “scam-savvy” and only 18% feel “very confident” in their ability to identify a scam before falling victim to it.
  • One in three Americans admits that it would be difficult for them to identify a potential scam if the scammer was trying to impersonate someone they personally know.
  • Despite concerns, 38% of all respondents admit they’re likely to use AI for everyday tasks, and 21% believe that they interact with artificial intelligence every single day.
  • More than two-thirds of Americans believe that artificial intelligence has had a seriously large impact on financial scams, and only 25% believe that artificial intelligence can positively impact their financial safety.
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