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Everything is an AI scam now

A commentary suggesting that many current developments or products are being used as scams under the guise of AI.

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The author observes a significant increase in scammy advertisements across platforms like YouTube and the internet, featuring products with impossible claims. This proliferation is linked to the perceived inevitability of AI, which has seemingly lowered verification standards. Even email spam has become more sophisticated, using AI to craft personalized pitches that mimic the author's own descriptions, posing a new, more tailored threat than traditional scams.

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