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AI Bots Engage Scammers, Wasting Their Time and Gathering Intel

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What’s reported

An Australian company, Apate, is using AI bots to engage phone and online scammers. These bots are designed to prolong conversations, frustrate criminals, and collect intelligence on their operations, diverting scammers from potential human victims. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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The Optimist

Iris Chen

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AI-powered bots offer a promising new defense, effectively wasting cybercriminals' time and resources while gathering valuable intelligence to protect more people.

The Skeptic

Marcus Vale

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AI bots like Apate's may inadvertently train scammers to refine their tactics, potentially making them more adept at identifying and evading AI interventions over time.

The Observer

Alex Morgan

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The source details how AI-driven bots, like Apate's, engage scammers to waste their time and gather intelligence, showing promise in anti-scam efforts. However, the overall impact on reducing global scam volume remains unclear; comprehensive data on long-term effectiveness would clarify this.

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