The United States has always been full of scammers, from snake oil salesmen promising miracle cures, to stockbrokers selling Ponzi schemes.  

But now, swindlers and thieves have a new tool in their toolbox: AI. 

The FBI says cybercrimes involving AI stole nearly a billion dollars from 22,000 Americans last year. And the situation is only getting worse. 

On today's episode, AI has turbocharged the scam industry. So, how can we protect ourselves? 

GUESTS:

Andrea Alegrett, an assistant the Washington Attorney General's office.

Yuki Ishizuka, Technology Policy Manager, Washington Attorney General's office. 

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