Talk of the town : AI-driven cyber scams
【明報專訊】The government has recently issued a warning regarding the circulation of AI-generated videos, featuring a fabricated appearance by "AI John Lee" promoting a high-yield investment scheme.
In one of the videos, ''AI John Lee'' claimed that an investment of HKD 2000 could yield a weekly return of HKD 60,000. In another video, ''John Lee'' mentioned the involvement of ''Elon Musk'', the CEO of the US social media platform X, in the fraudulent investment scheme. The video then featured a visual representation of "AI Musk" assisting in the promotion. In a press release issued recently, the government has reminded citizens to exercise caution.
As the US election is approaching, some American people have also fallen victim to the influence of fake AI. Earlier, both the Republican and Democratic parties held their presidential primaries in New Hampshire(新罕布什爾). Local voters received recorded phone calls with the AI-simulated President Biden, who urged them not to vote.
Benefits of AI
However, while there may be concerns and debates surrounding the use of AI, it is important to acknowledge the significant advantages that AI brings to our human community. For instance, Japanese writer Rie Kudan recently won the prestigious 170th Akutagawa Prize for her work "Tokyo Sympathy Tower". She revealed that 5% of the content in her award-winning work was generated with the assistance of an AI robot called ChatGPT, believing that AI tools have helped unleash her creative potential. Apart from her work, she frequently interacts with AI, sharing her deepest thoughts that she finds difficult to discuss with others.
Tips to protect yourself from AI-driven cyber scams
There are strategies that can assist us in verifying the accuracy of information circulating online. When it comes to identifying AI-created images, it's important to pay close attention to the nuances of the subject's hands, feet, and body. For example, be cautious of the angle of bent fingers or areas where joints appear blurry or unrealistic. Additionally, the background of an image can provide valuable clues regarding its authenticity. Furthermore, using search tools like reverse image search can be beneficial in verifying the image's origin.
■Grammar Booster
Fall victim to someone/something
To be hurt, damaged, or killed because of something or someone.
E.g. You need to be very careful with your data if you don't want to fall victim to hackers.
■Gear up
In "Tokyo Sympathy Tower", 5% of the content is generated by AI.
(True/ False)
(Answer on next text)
■Glossary
circulation (n) 流傳
fabricate (v) 偽造
fraudulent (adj) 詐騙的
nuance (n) 細微差別
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[Smarties' Power English 第404期]
