Voice Cloning and Deepfake Threats Escalate AI Scams Across India

 

The rapid advancement of AI technology in the past few years has brought about several benefits for society, but these advances have also led to sophisticated cyber threats. India is experiencing explosive growth in digital adoption, making it one of the most sought-after targets for a surge in artificial intelligence-based scams. This is an alarming reality of today’s cybercriminals who are exploiting these emerging technologies in alarming ways to exploit the trust of unsuspecting individuals through voice cloning schemes, the manipulation of public figures’ identities and deepfakes. 
There is an increasing problem with scammers finding new ways to deceive the public as AI capabilities become more refined, making it increasingly difficult to tell between genuine and manipulated content as the abilities of AI become more refined. In terms of cyber security expertise and everyday users, the line between reality and digital fabrication is becoming blurred, presenting a serious challenge to both professionals and those who work in the field. 
Among the many high-profile case studies involving voice cloning in the country and the use of deep-fake technology, the severity of these threats and the number of people who have fallen victim to sophisticated methods of deception have led to a rise in these criminal activities in India. It is believed that the recent trend in AI-driven fraud shows that more security measures and public awareness are urgently needed to combat

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