AI Deepfakes Fuel Sophisticated Online Scams in France

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AI-generated deepfakes and fake emails are increasingly used in sophisticated online scams, leading to financial harm. In France, over 130,000 online scams were recorded in 2023, marking an 8% annual increase. Notable scams include a woman losing €830,000 to a fake Brad Pitt and fictitious donations for Los Angeles fire victims.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The event involves the use of AI systems (generative AI for text, images, and videos) in the commission of online scams that have directly led to financial harm to individuals. This constitutes harm to persons and communities through fraud and deception. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to realized harm.[AI generated]
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AccountabilityPrivacy & data governanceRespect of human rightsRobustness & digital securitySafetyTransparency & explainabilityHuman wellbeing
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Digital securityMedia, social platforms, and marketingFinancial and insurance services
Affected stakeholders
Consumers
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Economic/PropertyPsychologicalReputationalHuman or fundamental rights
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Content generation
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