- By Vikas Yadav
- Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:08 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
As we head north towards the development of artificial intelligence (AI), several instances where this technology gets deployed to fool people make headlines. From WormGPT to AI deep fakes, scammers are innovating rapidly. But what if we say there is a tool (Genie) by Norton, a cybersecurity firm, that can detect these vicious AI-aided scams and other types of scams to keep you safe?
According to the website of Norton Genie, it can help a user identify texts, emails, websites and media messages framed to plant a scam. As per the website, over 3.4 billion spam emails are sent in a day, and it is estimated that the losses from spam in 2023 will clock $50 billion. Further, more than 1.6 billion spam texts were reportedly sent daily in 2022 across the globe. With these stats in mind, here's how you can stay safe.
How to use the scam detection tool Norton Genie?
Before proceeding, a user must note that the website states: "Genie is always learning". This could imply it may store the media material sent to the tool for training.
After downloading the Genie app, a user can start by uploading a screenshot or pasting a text from a message from an email, social media post or website. And Genie will process the results and tell you whether it is a scam. Not just media material, it can also tell whether a web address is linked to a malicious website or is safe.
Besides detecting scams, Genie can also answer user queries and share tips if a user has fallen for any of such sophisticated scams.
Norton Genie AI scam detective availability
Currently, the platform is in early access. The iOS app is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. You can download the app from the official Apple App Store (iOS version 14.0 or above supported). As a second option, you can try out the "early access" web version on desktops.
What Experts Say?
"In this new era of technology where AI tools are becoming more prevalent, the time will come soon when AI will be responsible for training other AI systems. Consequently, the demand for AI experts will rise as they'll be required to distinguish between AI-generated content and human-created content," said Atul Rai, Co-Founder of Staqu Technologies.
"Therefore, upskilling in AI technology is important for people across sectors, and it will also help them to explore numerous opportunities in the near future. Additionally, the development of scammer content detection tools is a crucial step in this direction, and it will also require skilled AI professionals to manage and operate these applications," Rai added.