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Over 1 billion in scams...

by max5ty
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The U.S. Special Committee on Aging last week said over 1 billion dollars had been scammed from older people just last year.

Most of the scams involved AI that can replicate a person's voice...

older people got a call that a relative was in danger or needed help. It sounded exactly like the relative and convinced the receiver of the call to send money.

Over 1 billion dollars of scam money.

Also, Altman, a co-founder of OpenAi was fired by the board last week. Then Brockman another co-founder quit.

Then the board was considering bringing Altman back...

then Microsoft hired both Altman and Brockman.

Crazy times in AI right now
#billion #scams
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Altman, a co-founder of OpenAi was fired by the board last week. Then Brockman another co-founder quit.
    BIG win for Microsoft in my opinion. I think what you have now are those who know a little about A.I. believing they know enough to control or at least question those who DEVELOPED the programs.


    Again - big win for MS on this one.


    News today was that 500 openai employees are threatening to quit unless the board resigns.



    Bad management decisions have been taking companies down a few notches - target, Anheuser-Busch, etc. The new owner of the Miss Universe pageant managed to bankrupt the pageant in less than a year.
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    • Profile picture of the author max5ty
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post



      News today was that 500 openai employees are threatening to quit unless the board resigns.


      Today the latest number is 770 that have signed a letter saying they'll quit
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      • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
        Originally Posted by max5ty View Post

        Today the latest number is 770 that have signed a letter saying they'll quit
        SalesForce is offering those employees jobs if they leave.
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  • Profile picture of the author max5ty
    I wrote my last post a little too fast...

    what I meant to say is over 700 of their 770 total employees.

    If they do leave, I'm wondering how chatGPT will still be able to operate?
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  • Profile picture of the author max5ty
    And now Altman is back as the CEO at OpenAI. What a wild few days
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  • Profile picture of the author apktank
    Yeah!
    Heard about those scams. Crazy how AI's making voice replication scams more convincing.
    And yeah, the OpenAI drama's wild. Altman and Brockman joining Microsoft adds another twist to the AI scene. Strange times, for sure.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jamell
    Yes there is a lot of scamming going on line and off line .I am fortunate to be wise and vigilant enough to detect and minimize my chances of getting scammed .
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  • Profile picture of the author writeaway
    There's a whole industry built around TECH SUPPORT CALL CENTER SCAMS targeting older people in the USA

    There are even tie up withs scam call centers and the OLD SCHOOL "aluminum siding" scam that's been victimizing the 65+ crowd for AGES.

    Be careful out there
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  • Profile picture of the author Princess Balestra
    Jus' gotta wondah how mucha this anti-venerbyool moolah is tricklin' down direct to today's young & hot entreprenoorial scammahs?

    Dunno, if'n you could play Devil's Advocate twice, which scenario makesya happiest rn ...

    1) MOST scammahs are YOUNG an' IRRESPONSIBLE -- an' they view the OLD as FAIR GAME.

    2) The BEST scammahs are OLD an' CONNECTED -- an' they view the OLD as FAIR GAME.

    Devil says you can only choose one optschwaahn in an eithah/or kinda Caaasmaaahs.

    An' bcs she boxed up all neat in a format you may wish to walk away from (WF Comment Trail Booby Doo, for'n zample), who's to say what a moron you may appear if'n you respond to Moi with anythin' stoopid?

    Yeah, but this is how it's done: the loft ovah the easiah of both stoopid hurdles so it feels like you kinda WON.


    It is like havin' Spidey Sense without the webs an' jus' the frontest parta yr ass fore'n no skeptickyool braino.
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  • Profile picture of the author Abhishek Das
    Given the rise in AI-driven scams targeting older individuals, it's crucial to educate seniors on recognizing and verifying callers, especially those claiming to be relatives in distress. Encourage them to independently confirm the caller's identity before sending any money. As for the recent developments in the AI world, the shifts in leadership and moves by major companies like Microsoft underscore the dynamic nature of the industry. Stay informed and vigilant amidst these changing landscapes.
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