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Imagine answering the phone and hearing your grandson’s voice pleading for help — only to discover it’s not him at all. Increasingly, reports are pouring in of “voice cloning” scams, where artificial intelligence (AI) can mimic someone’s speech so perfectly that even close family members cannot tell the difference. This new wave of fraud is just one of the many ways criminals are using AI to trick older Americans into parting with their money or personal information.
AI is everywhere now — behind our search engines, voice assistants, medical tools, and even the photos we see online. Most of this technology is designed to make life easier. But like any powerful tool, it can be used for good or ill. Understanding how it works and taking a few commonsense precautions can go a long way toward protecting yourself — and even help you take advantage of AI’s benefits.
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Tracy Arabian is the communications officer at SeniorCare Inc., a local agency on aging that serves Gloucester, Beverly, Essex, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Topsfield and Wenham.
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