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Philippines POGOs persist using AI and corruption despite ban

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Despite a ban, Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) continue to operate through persistent corruption and the use of advanced technology. Recent raids have uncovered scam hubs in Makati and Zamboanga Sibugay, leading to the arrest of hundreds of foreign nationals, primarily Chinese citizens. These operations involve illegal trading, blackmail using explicit videos, and sophisticated methods that have allowed them to evade authorities. AI

IMPACT AI is being utilized by illegal offshore gaming operations for scamming and blackmail, indicating a misuse of technology.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the continued operation of POGOs using technology and corruption, which is an AI-adjacent topic but not a core AI development.

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Philippines POGOs persist using AI and corruption despite ban

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

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