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AI spam is already starting to ruin the internet

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

AI spam is already starting to ruin the internet

Scammers are using AI to generate web pages and YouTube videos to manipulate Google search results. This AI-generated spam includes fake obituaries and copied content from media websites. The rise of AI spam is causing issues for legitimate websites, stealing clicks and revenue from real news outlets. Additionally, AI is being used to create deceptive obituaries, causing distress to grieving families. Google is aware of the problem and is working to address it, but bad actors are continually finding ways to exploit AI technology.

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Google Is Finally Trying to Kill AI Clickbait

Wired · 1y ago

Google Is Finally Trying to Kill AI Clickbait

Google is implementing changes to its spam policy in an effort to combat algorithmically generated spam and low-quality content in search results. The update aims to reduce "scaled content abuse," where bad actors flood the internet with large amounts of articles to manipulate search engines. Google will also target domain squatting, where websites with name recognition are purchased to profit off their reputations using AI-generated articles. This aggressive approach is expected to restore Google's search efficacy and reduce the prevalence of spam.

AI Arms Race: the evolving battle between email spam and spam filters

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

AI Arms Race: the evolving battle between email spam and spam filters

The article discusses the ongoing arms race between spammers and email providers in the battle against spam and phishing emails. The number of spam messages has increased by 25% in a year, reaching 1.5 billion per week. Spammers are becoming more sophisticated, using AI-supported tools to create and send spam, making it harder to detect. Common spam tactics include posing as parcel services, offering vouchers, or exploiting war-related topics. Email providers employ AI to filter out spam, but user involvement in marking emails as spam is crucial for improving the filtering systems.

Airtel's AI spots 115 million spam attempts in TN within 12 days

YourStory

YourStory · 10m ago

Airtel's AI spots 115 million spam attempts in TN within 12 days

- Bharti Airtel finds over 112 million potential spam calls and 3 million spam SMS in Tamil Nadu using AI spam detection system. - Airtel's AI-powered algorithm analyses customer usage patterns to identify and flag suspected spam calls and SMS accurately. - The AI solution is seamlessly integrated into the Airtel ecosystem, requiring no additional downloads or complex setup for users. - Airtel's dual-layered AI protection filters calls and SMS at the network and IT systems level, ensuring enhanced security for customers. - A centralized database is set up to blacklist URLs, and real-time scanning of SMS is conducted to detect anomalies in customer usage patterns. - Airtel aims to provide maximum defense against evolving spam and fraud threats, prioritizing the safety and security of its customers.

It’s ScamGPT’s world, we’re just getting pig-butchered in it.

The Verge

The Verge · 3m ago

It’s ScamGPT’s world, we’re just getting pig-butchered in it.

Data & Society's report highlights the risk of generative AI in scams, comparing its potential impact to that of email spam. While spam was mitigated through better filters, regulation, and user education, AI-enhanced scams pose a new challenge. The report questions what an effective strategy would look like for managing AI scams, suggesting a mix of technology, regulatory measures, and awareness as possible solutions. Similar to spam, complete elimination isn't expected, but successful mitigation is possible.

Meta Verified & Meta AI launched for WhatsApp Business in India, Brazil

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Meta Verified & Meta AI launched for WhatsApp Business in India, Brazil

Meta is introducing new services for WhatsApp's business version in emerging economies, starting with India and Brazil. The services include verifying and authenticating businesses, integrating AI into customer chats, and reducing spam. The Meta Verified feature aims to reduce fraud and protect businesses from impersonation, while AI in chats will help businesses utilize their resources more efficiently. Small businesses can use an Ad Manager tool to ensure relevant messages reach the right users. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, envisions multiple AI assistants aligned with different products and services. The calling feature is also being expanded for large businesses in India and Brazil.

Homegrown startup Naam looks to challenge Truecaller with privacy-focused caller ID app

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Homegrown startup Naam looks to challenge Truecaller with privacy-focused caller ID app

Indian startup, Naam, aims to challenge Truecaller by using AI to identify potentially fraudulent numbers and flag spam calls. The app, founded in 2021, maintains a database of over 500 million phone numbers and utilizes publicly available information to identify spam callers. Naam's app is lightweight and offers features like automatic spam identification blocking and instant number identification for free. The startup is seeking an investment of $2-3 million to reach 100 million users within three years. It plans to integrate generative AI features and improve customer retention in the future.

Truecaller gets AI backed spam-blocking feature. here's how it works

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Truecaller gets AI backed spam-blocking feature. here's how it works

Truecaller has introduced an AI-powered feature called 'Max' that blocks spam calls. The feature, available exclusively for Truecaller Premium users on Android, can identify and block calls that are not from approved contacts or are flagged as spam by the AI algorithm. The technology is expected to improve over time as more spam call data is collected. Truecaller's Vice President of Search, Kunal Dua, mentioned that there may be instances where legitimate businesses might get temporarily blocked. The Truecaller Premium subscription in India starts at ₹179 per month and goes up to ₹5,000 for the Gold tier.

Truecaller adds AI-powered spam blocking feature for Android users

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Truecaller adds AI-powered spam blocking feature for Android users

Swedish caller identification app Truecaller has introduced an update for its premium subscribers on Android, allowing them to block all calls that are not from approved contacts or are identified as spam by its AI technology. The app's new update, called 'Max', blocks spam calls not listed on Truecaller's database. Truecaller aims to attract more users to its premium subscription by improving its filtering technology and addressing the issue of spam calls and scammers. The update is only available for Android, as Apple restricts automatic call blocking based on spam identification. Truecaller has 356 million active users and has identified and blocked nearly 50 billion unwanted calls in 2021.

Google incorporates artificial intelligence into its search engine

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google incorporates artificial intelligence into its search engine

Google has unveiled a new search engine that will prioritize AI-generated responses over website links. This change aims to accelerate information retrieval but could impact internet traffic monetization. Google will introduce conversational summaries generated by AI technology at the top of search results pages, starting in the US this week.

Google Voice adds spam text warnings on Android, iOS

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google Voice adds spam text warnings on Android, iOS

Google Voice has introduced a new feature that alerts users to suspected spam SMS messages with a red exclamation mark appearing in the profile avatar spot on both Android and iOS devices. The message preview will include the phrase "Suspected spam" in a matching color. Users can confirm a suspected spam message to send future messages from that number to the spam folder or mark a labeled message as not spam to prevent the label from appearing for that number in the future. This feature is available for both free and paid Google Voice accounts.

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