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LOOKING for two conversational mistakes will help you spot artificial intelligence chatbots trying to trick you. The Sun has spoken with a top security expert who revealed how to identify sneaky AI bots. ReutersSome chatbots – like ChatGPT – won’t hide their intentions, but criminals can use rogue AI to hoodwink innocent victims[/caption] Normally a good chatbot won’t pretend to be a human – it’ll simply tell you outright that it’s an AI. But a chatbot created by cyber-criminal to scam you may be posing as a human, and convincingly so. Simon Newman, co-founder of Cyber London, warned: “Some chatbots and deepfakes are so good that it’s almost impossible to tell the difference now.” That’s not a problem if you’re speaking to a regular chatbot that’s trying to help you – like ChatGPT – but it can be if you’re being texted or messaged by a fraudulent bot. “Cyber criminals have also spotted the opportunity to create fake chatbots and increasingly use deepfakes to fool people,” Simon told The Sun. Crooks can use chatbots for classic cons like romance scams, or posing as an official organisation to “phish” your info or money. If an AI is posing as a human, it’s important that you can spot the signs that you’re actually talking to a bot. The problem is that artificial intelligence chatbots are now so widespread in regular life that it’s being problematic for everyday gadget users. “Chatbots can certainly help make things easier and it’s becoming harder to avoid them as many companies now use them to improve customer service,” said Simon, International Cyber Expo Advisory Council Member, speaking to The Sun. “However, it’s best to be cautious. “Don’t give out any personal information until you can verify the identity of the individual on the other end. “If at any stage you are unsure whether the person you are speaking to isn’t who they say they are, stop, put the phone down or end the conversation until you can verify their identity.” DEFENCE AGAINST THE DARK AI Tech companies are pouring money into developing smarter ways to catch rogue AIs. But ultimately, you’ll have to take responsibility for your own safety online. If you’re getting lots of repetitive answers, that could be a sign that you are speaking to a bot as opposed to a real person. Simon Newmancybersecurity expert Simon told The Sun that there are some obvious clues that you’re talking to an AI chatbot. First up is looking out for unusually fast replies. “Most chatbots respond immediately to questions, whereas humans will give a delayed answer as it takes time to construct a response,” Simon said. And another clue is when you’re getting the same kind of reply over and over again. BEAT THE AI SCAMMERS Here’s what The Sun’s tech expert Sean Keach has to say… We just can’t rely on tech to keep us safe. Tech companies will have a good go at fending off rogue AI – but there’s no way to truly stop scams powered by artificial intelligence. Thankfully there’s hope: most AI-powered scams are just variants of age-old cons. So keep an eye out for the usual warning signs that you’re being scammed and you’ll do just fine. If someone – even a person you think you know well – is suddenly asking for money or sensitive info urgently, take a moment to think about it. Can you contact them through a different method? Try checking if they can answer questions about shared memories that only they would know – and that wouldn’t have been shared on social media. Be wary if someone is telling you bold claims that make you scared or worried. Similarly, be extremely cautious if someone is offering you the opportunity to bag shockingly expensive freebies or make lucrative investments. And if you’re chatting with someone romantically online, don’t let apparent feelings of love cloud your judgement. If they start asking for money, you might be in danger. Another classic telltale sign of a scam is someone asking for you to pay for something with gift cards. Don’t hand over any money or info to anyone without first making totally sure that you’re talking to who you think you are. If it’s an official organisation, just contact them directly – and don’t use any contact details given to you over a chat or phone call. “There are also some other things you can do check whether you are speaking to a real person or a chatbot,” Simon explained. “If you’re getting lots of repetitive answers, that could be a sign that you are speaking to a bot as opposed to a real person.” As a bonus tip, Simon added: “Also look for grammatical errors.”

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LOOKING for two conversational mistakes will help you spot artificial intelligence chatbots trying to trick you.

The Sun has spoken with a top security expert who revealed how to identify sneaky AI bots.

ReutersSome chatbots – like ChatGPT – won’t hide their intentions, but criminals can use rogue AI to hoodwink innocent victims[/caption]

Normally a good chatbot won’t pretend to be a human – it’ll simply tell you outright that it’s an AI.

But a chatbot created by cyber-criminal to scam you may be posing as a human, and convincingly so.

Simon Newman, co-founder of Cyber London, warned: “Some chatbots and deepfakes are so good that it’s almost impossible to tell the difference now.”

That’s not a problem if you’re speaking to a regular chatbot that’s trying to help you – like ChatGPT – but it can be if you’re being texted or messaged by a fraudulent bot.

“Cyber criminals have also spotted the opportunity to create fake chatbots and increasingly use deepfakes to fool people,” Simon told The Sun.

Crooks can use chatbots for classic cons like romance scams, or posing as an official organisation to “phish” your info or money.

If an AI is posing as a human, it’s important that you can spot the signs that you’re actually talking to a bot.

The problem is that artificial intelligence chatbots are now so widespread in regular life that it’s being problematic for everyday gadget users.

“Chatbots can certainly help make things easier and it’s becoming harder to avoid them as many companies now use them to improve customer service,” said Simon, International Cyber Expo Advisory Council Member, speaking to The Sun.

“However, it’s best to be cautious.

“Don’t give out any personal information until you can verify the identity of the individual on the other end.

“If at any stage you are unsure whether the person you are speaking to isn’t who they say they are, stop, put the phone down or end the conversation until you can verify their identity.”

DEFENCE AGAINST THE DARK AI

Tech companies are pouring money into developing smarter ways to catch rogue AIs.

But ultimately, you’ll have to take responsibility for your own safety online.

If you’re getting lots of repetitive answers, that could be a sign that you are speaking to a bot as opposed to a real person. Simon Newmancybersecurity expert

Simon told The Sun that there are some obvious clues that you’re talking to an AI chatbot.

First up is looking out for unusually fast replies.

“Most chatbots respond immediately to questions, whereas humans will give a delayed answer as it takes time to construct a response,” Simon said.

And another clue is when you’re getting the same kind of reply over and over again.

BEAT THE AI SCAMMERS

Here’s what The Sun’s tech expert Sean Keach has to say…

We just can’t rely on tech to keep us safe.

Tech companies will have a good go at fending off rogue AI – but there’s no way to truly stop scams powered by artificial intelligence.

Thankfully there’s hope: most AI-powered scams are just variants of age-old cons.

So keep an eye out for the usual warning signs that you’re being scammed and you’ll do just fine.

If someone – even a person you think you know well – is suddenly asking for money or sensitive info urgently, take a moment to think about it.

Can you contact them through a different method? Try checking if they can answer questions about shared memories that only they would know – and that wouldn’t have been shared on social media.

Be wary if someone is telling you bold claims that make you scared or worried. Similarly, be extremely cautious if someone is offering you the opportunity to bag shockingly expensive freebies or make lucrative investments.

And if you’re chatting with someone romantically online, don’t let apparent feelings of love cloud your judgement. If they start asking for money, you might be in danger.

Another classic telltale sign of a scam is someone asking for you to pay for something with gift cards.

Don’t hand over any money or info to anyone without first making totally sure that you’re talking to who you think you are. If it’s an official organisation, just contact them directly – and don’t use any contact details given to you over a chat or phone call.

“There are also some other things you can do check whether you are speaking to a real person or a chatbot,” Simon explained.

“If you’re getting lots of repetitive answers, that could be a sign that you are speaking to a bot as opposed to a real person.”

As a bonus tip, Simon added: “Also look for grammatical errors.”

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