Virgin Media O2's AI Granny, Daisy, takes on scammers with wit and charm, keeping them on the phone to waste their time and protect potential victims. This innovative AI solution redefines scambaiting by combining technology and creativity in the fight against fraud.

Microsoft’s Zero Day Quest is set to become the largest in-person hacking event, offering $4 million in rewards for AI and cloud vulnerability research. This innovative initiative brings security experts and Microsoft engineers together to bolster cybersecurity and set new standards for transparency and collaboration.

Google’s new AI-powered Scam Detection and Live Threat Detection features revolutionize Android security. Available on Pixel 6 and newer, these tools identify scam calls and malicious apps in real-time, protecting users from rising threats while maintaining privacy with on-device processing. Android just got safer!

CanLII has launched a lawsuit against Caseway AI, a new legal tech platform, alleging copyright infringement and misuse of its curated legal content. Alistair Vigier, Caseway’s founder, disputes the claims, maintaining the platform only uses public court records and emphasizing Caseway’s mission to innovate legal research. This case underscores ongoing debates over data use in the legal tech sector.

Imagine a viral deepfake video emerging on election eve, threatening to sway public opinion — it's a hypothetical scenario, but one that highlights the real dangers AI-driven misinformation poses to democracy. As social media platforms, lawmakers, and advocacy groups prepare for these risks, the integrity of our elections remains at stake.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have created AI-powered phone scam agents using OpenAI's voice API, revealing how easily AI technology can be exploited for fraudulent activities. These agents can convincingly interact in real-time, making phone scams more effective and challenging to detect, posing a growing threat to public security.

Deed fraud, driven by AI, is targeting homeowners nationwide, from iconic estates to ordinary properties. Learn how fraudsters exploit technology to fake deeds, impersonate owners, and gain illegal access to properties, and what steps can help combat this evolving scam.