How to identify and prevent AI synthetic voice fraud?

Recently, there have been many cases of telecom fraud using AI synthesized speech in the United States and Canada, and most of the victims are elderly people. According to reports, criminals collect voice samples of target characters, use AI technology to imitate their voices, call relatives and friends, and ask for remittance or provide personal information for various reasons. Some victims said that the voices of swindlers are almost identical to those of their relatives, and it is difficult to distinguish between true and false. This new type of fraud is difficult to prevent, and it also raises concerns about improper abuse of artificial intelligence technology.

AI synthesized speech refers to the use of deep learning and other algorithms to generate new speech from speech data. This technology can have many useful application scenarios under normal circumstances, such as intelligent customer service, voice assistant, dubbing, education and so on. But if it falls into the hands of criminals, it may be used to create false information, deceive others and undermine social order. This requires us to be vigilant, enhance our awareness of prevention and avoid being deceived.

So, how do we identify and prevent AI synthetic voice fraud? Here are some suggestions:

1. Added verification link. If you receive a strange or unusual phone call asking for remittance or providing personal information, don't be credulous or eager to agree. You can contact the other party to confirm your identity through video call, text message, call back, etc. If the other party refuses or shirks, it is likely to be a liar.

2. Protect personal privacy. Don't disclose the voice information of yourself or your relatives and friends on social media or other platforms at will, so as not to be collected and used by criminals. At the same time, we should also pay attention to protect our sensitive information such as bank card, ID card and mobile phone number, and don't disclose it to strangers easily.

3. Reporting and feedback. If you find or suspect that you have encountered AI synthetic voice fraud, you should report and feedback to relevant departments or institutions in time so as to take timely measures to prevent the occurrence and spread of criminal acts. At the same time, it can also remind and warn friends and relatives around us, so that more people can know this scam.

4. Pay attention to study. AI technology is a double-edged sword, which has both advantages and disadvantages. We should pay attention to the development and application of AI technology, understand its principles and characteristics, and learn how to use and evaluate AI technology correctly. Only in this way can we enjoy the convenience and fun brought by AI technology while avoiding being hurt and misled by it.