WARNING: AI Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappings

Crime Junkie by audiochuck

Jun 3, 202600:24:14Society & Culture

A call from someone you love in crisis is terrifying enough - but what if the voice begging for help isn’t really them? We break down how AI voice cloning is fueling virtual kidnapping scams, why panic is the weapon scam...

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