Fraudsters are using the hype of new technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), to commit fraud on consumers.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took enforcement action against five companies that use AI hype or sell AI technology that can be used in deceptive and unfair ways.
Fraudsters are promising big monetary rewards through the use of AI, but are unable to deliver on their promises, defrauding consumers out of millions of dollars.
Consumers are advised to stay alert of claims that sound too good to be true, especially if they are required to pay any money upfront to benefit from AI.