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Deepfakes and deception: The global rise of AI and the risks it poses

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Widespread enhancements in AI, and growing sophistication of open source AI tools, are increasingly being used by fraudsters for illicit purposes.

Every day, the media in the UKHong Kong and around the world report examples of fraudsters using AI to attempt to deceive potential victims, including at the highest level of the most sophisticated global organizations.

This article considers the potential risks to be aware