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AI voice-cloning scam nets US$129M from global firms, 3 indicted

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Three individuals have been indicted for allegedly using AI-powered voice-cloning technology to impersonate CEOs and lawyers, defrauding companies out of approximately US$129 million. The scheme targeted thousands of businesses globally over more than 18 months, with victims including hospital systems, a bank, a financial technology company, a mutual fund company, and a pet food company. The accused face charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. AI

IMPACT Highlights the potential for AI-powered voice impersonation to be used in sophisticated financial fraud schemes, necessitating enhanced security measures.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes the use of AI technology for fraudulent purposes, which falls under the 'tool' category as it pertains to the application of AI rather than a core AI release or research.

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AI voice-cloning scam nets US$129M from global firms, 3 indicted

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    US accuses trio of using AI to impersonate CEOs and lawyers to steal US$129 million

    Three people accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and lawyers to steal about US$129 million have been indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, prosecutors said Thursday. Over more than a year and a half, Jacob Soall,…

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