An unexpected weapon against scammers regarding the darkness of the night sky is an elderly grandmother who chats about knitting patterns, scone recipes, and the enchanting blackness above.
Facing countless calls from scammers like many others, “Daisy” engages them in conversations about tea cups, leaving the fraudsters frustrated and foiled in their attempts to take control of her computer.
Not a real grandmother, Daisy is actually an AI bot developed by computer scientists to combat fraud by wasting scammers’ time.
O2 has extended Daisy, the “AI Granny,” for a limited time, demonstrating the potential of artificial intelligence in tackling the menace of scams.
Mixing bewilderment, nostalgia, and a touch of innocence, Daisy bewilders scammers with her musings, subtly thwarting their efforts.
Throughout her interactions, Daisy delays scammers by discussing knitting patterns, scone recipes, and navigation struggles, leaving them confounded and defeated.
A highlight of Daisy’s tactics is her faux ignorance when faced with computer-related queries, prolonging the wasted time of scammers trying to defraud her.
In the ongoing battle against scammers, Daisy’s innocent facade cloaks a cunning AI system, adept at stalling and deterring fraud attempts.
The collaborative effort between O2 and cybersecurity expert Jim Browning plants bait for scammers, exposing their tactics and wasting their time effectively.
While Daisy’s encounters with scammers may not have a widespread impact, they serve as a poignant reminder of the threat posed by cybercrime.
Artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in combatting fraud across various sectors, from banking and insurance to travel and public services.
Source: www.theguardian.com
