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Mumbai Businessman Reportedly Defrauded via Purported AI-Cloned Voice Impersonating Son

March 30, 2024

A Mumbai businessman named KT Vinod reportedly lost INR 80,000 to a voice cloning scam using artificial intelligence. The scammer allegedly impersonated Vinod's son by simulating his voice, convincing him to transfer funds via Google Pay. This incident underscores the importance of trustworthy AI and safe and secure practices, particularly in the area of voice-based communication. For those interested in shaping the governance of such technologies and preventing harm through responsible AI, join HISPI Project Cerebellum's efforts to map, measure, manage, and govern AI incidents. Learn more at JOIN US.

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Alleged deployer
unknown-scammers
Alleged developer
unknown-deepfake-technology-developers, unknown-voice-cloning-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties
general-public-of-india, mumbai-businessman, son-of-mumbai-businessman

Source

Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1053

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