Are Irish consumers prepared for the next wave of AI scams? A new survey indicates that maybe we are not as ready as we should be.
The study from Trendlife finds that three-quarters of Irish adults are not confident they could spot an AI-generated scam or deep fake, which should be cause for concern.
And even among those who are positive they could ferret out the fraudsters, there are no guarantees. AI scams are becoming increasingly convincing, meaning even the most eagle-eyed or suspicious among us could get caught out.
Many people also conceded they did not know what steps to take if they were hit by one, with only three in 10 Irish adults saying they knew what to do if they fell victim to identity theft. It often falls to more tech-savvy family members to help out; half of 18-24 year olds have helped a parent or relative recover from a scam.
More broadly, more than one-third of respondents – 35.5 per cent – are worried about the progression of AI, with only 10 per cent excited about it.
