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In the realm of social media, Instagram, under the vision of Meta, is venturing into the realm of AI chatbots. A leaked screenshot, shared by renowned leaker Alessandro Paluzzi on Twitter, sheds light on an exciting new feature in development. This innovative offering promises AI chatbots on Instagram that can answer queries, provide valuable advice, and assist users in crafting messages. Additionally, users will have the opportunity to choose from a diverse array of "30 AI personalities" to find the perfect match for their preferences. While Meta has yet to officially announce this forthcoming feature, it aligns seamlessly with the company's overarching AI aspirations. Earlier this year, Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, expressed Meta's commitment to developing AI personas capable of helping individuals in multifaceted ways. Furthermore, the company is exploring ways to seamlessly integrate these chatbots into text-based conversations, reminiscent of popular platform...

  Scammers have found a new tool to aid their schemes: artificial intelligence (AI). According to Morgan Wright, chief security adviser for SentinelOne, criminals are feeding data from Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, and other social media platforms to AI programs to fabricate fake voices and images, which are then used in ransom crimes. Wright warns that social media has become a reconnaissance tool for transnational criminal groups and human traffickers, as they use the information to track potential victims. Posting real-time locations on social media could also aid criminals in targeting victims when they are separated from their families, Wright added. In the last month, two AI-based blackmail scams happened in Arizona. In both cases, criminals called demanding ransom using AI-generated voices of family members. One victim, Jennifer DeStefano, recounted how she received a call with her daughter's voice, saying, "Mom these bad men have me. Help me, help me, help me." The ...