Meet ‘AI Granny’, the sassy AI tool that’s wasting scammers’ time with her clever responses, marking a new era in anti-fraud technology.
How ‘AI Granny’ Works
Daisy, an elderly grandmother with a penchant for knitting patterns and scones, has become an unlikely tool in the fight against scammers. But don’t be fooled – ‘AI Granny’ is not your average granny. She’s actually an AI bot created by computer scientists to waste the time of fraudsters.
A Scammer’s Worst Nightmare
In one call, a scammer tries to take control of Daisy‘s computer after telling her it’s riddled with viruses. But instead of panicking, Daisy responds by looking for her glasses and bumbling about trying to turn the machine on. ‘You know, back in my day we didn’t have all this technology,’ she says. ‘Everything was much simpler. What about you, dear?’
The Results
Over a few weeks, Daisy wasted each fraudster’s time for up to 40 minutes when they could otherwise have been scamming real people. And while some scammers eventually guessed they were talking to an AI bot, future versions of ‘AI Granny’ could use many different types of accent and persona.
A New Era in Anti-Fraud Technology
Daisy is just one example of how artificial intelligence is being used to combat fraud across many industries. From banking to insurance, travel to public services, AI is being used to identify unauthorized transactions, verify claims, monitor unusual booking patterns, and more.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has a rich history dating back to the 1950s.
The term was first coined by John McCarthy at the 1956 Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence.
Since then, AI has made significant progress in various fields, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
Today, AI is integrated into numerous applications, from virtual assistants to self-driving cars.
According to a report by Gartner, AI is expected to generate $1.9 trillion in business value by 2025.
The Future of Scam-Busting
While Daisy may not be the most sophisticated AI bot, she’s certainly effective in keeping scammers at bay. And as technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative solutions to the problem of fraud. For now, let’s just say that ‘AI Granny’ is a welcome addition to the anti-fraud arsenal.
- theguardian.com | Meet Granny The AI Tool Thwarting Scammers with Sassy Responses
