New Zealand Wins Fight vs Scammers w/ AI Chatbots

Thread starter DrClaude
Start date Nov 10, 2017

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New Zealand has gained attention for its humorous approach to combating online scams, particularly through the use of chatbots and artificial intelligence. A notable example includes a comedic exchange that showcases the effectiveness of these tools in engaging with scammers. The discussion highlights the entertainment value of such interactions, drawing parallels to popular antiscamming videos on platforms like YouTube, including one featuring a police officer confronting a scammer. This innovative strategy not only provides amusement but also raises awareness about the prevalence of online scams and the creative methods being employed to address them.

Nov 10, 2017

DrClaude

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New Zealand has just won the Internet:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...ts-artificial-intelligence-scam-conversations

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phinds

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That sample exchange was hilarious

Nov 12, 2017

DennisN

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Very funny! It reminded me of some funny antiscamming youtube videos I've seen before... here's one, with a police officer

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