# Everything is an AI scam now - HackerByte page: - Original source: - Hacker News discussion: - Submitted to Hacker News: 2026-11-04T21:05:19.000Z A commentary suggesting that many current developments or products are being used as scams under the guise of AI. ## AI-generated summary 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. ## Key points - Scam advertisements for products with impossible claims are prevalent on YouTube and other internet platforms. - The rise of these scams is attributed to a perceived inevitability of AI, leading to relaxed verification standards. - Email spam has become more sophisticated, with AI generating personalized pitches that exploit the author's own words. - These AI\-generated scams are more tailored, resembling a modern, more personalized version of the Nigerian Prince scam. - Combating this requires increased vigilance and awareness, though platforms may not readily reduce advertising revenue.