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The $21M AI Scam That Fooled Investors

Spanish police has arrested 6 people that used deepfake videos generated by AI to scam over $21 million from unsuspecting victims.

Here’s how it unfolded:

The criminal ring used deepfake technology to create highly convincing videos of celebrities promoting a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme. These videos were then placed as ads across websites and social media, luring people in with the promise of huge returns.

But the scam didn’t stop there. Once someone “invested,” they were later contacted by the same group—this time pretending to be Europol agents. Their story? The funds were “frozen” due to suspicious activity, and the only way to unfreeze them was to send more money. It was a multi-layered manipulation play, using AI and impersonation to keep victims hooked.

208 people fell victim to the scam. One man lost over $700,000. 😢

Bottom line: This wasn’t just a case of old-school fraud with a modern twist—it’s a glimpse into how AI can supercharge deception at scale.

Netflix Teams Up with OpenAI to Read Your Vibes

Ever sat down to watch something… but couldn’t decide what to pick?

Netflix is testing a new way to help—by letting you search based on how you feel. Happy, nostalgic, heartbroken, or just bored? You might soon be able to type that in—and get shows that match your mood.

Here’s what’s happening:

• Netflix is working with OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT) to create a smarter search tool.

• Instead of searching by title or actor, you can now say things like “lighthearted mysteries” or “shows that feel like a hug.”

• Right now, it’s being tested on iPhones in Australia and New Zealand. It’s optional, and only a few people can try it.

Netflix says it’ll roll out to the US soon—but only on iOS for now.

The company has used AI behind the scenes for years to recommend what you might like. This is the next step: letting you tell Netflix exactly what kind of vibe you’re in.

Sure, it helps cut through the content chaos, but handing over your feelings? That’s a whole new level of “Netflix knows me too well.” 😬📱🍿

Would You Text M3gan the AI Doll?

Imagine you’re settling into your seat for a spooky movie night, excited to watch M3gan, the AI doll turned terror from the 2022 horror film. You’ve got your popcorn, the lights dim, and just as the movie starts, you get a ping—from M3gan herself.

Meta’s latest partnership with Blumhouse means cinema-goers will be encouraged to pick up their phones during the film and send direct messages to a special Instagram account. Viewers will be chatting with the film’s AI doll, “M3gan”.

You can ask her questions, get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and dive into trivia about the film while it’s playing. And expect M3gan to reply in her usual... charming way.

I love this new twist on the horror movie experience, making it all feel much more realistic. But not everyone thinks it’ll work, especially with all the phones flashing in the dark. What do you think?