Australian company created AI bots that pass by victims and keep hitters on calls for hours to collect data
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The use of AI to apply blows is a common concern, but the technology is also used to trick the thugs. An Australian company has created a bot system capable of recruiting criminals into connections and keeping them on the line for hours. Apate (whose name is inspired by the Greek goddess of deception) has trained bots to fake victims and remain in fraudulent connections for as long as possible. In addition to not falling into the blow, AI can co…