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Episode #

40

The Coming Tsunami of AI-Powered Scams

What if the next wave of scams isn’t run by people, but by AI systems working around the clock? In this episode of AI Experience, Julien Redelsperger welcomes Brian Cute, Interim CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance. You will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming cybercrime—from phishing emails and deepfakes to fully automated scam operations. Brian explains why cybercrime has become an organized global business, how generative AI is lowering the cost of attacks, and why click-through rates for AI-assisted phishing campaigns are rising. You will also learn why cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue. Many attacks rely on social engineering, manipulating human emotions such as urgency, fear, or trust. As AI improves the realism of messages, voices, and videos, recognizing those psychological triggers becomes essential. The conversation also examines what could come next. Brian shares concerns about the rise of agentic AI systems that could enable cybercriminal operations to run continuously and at massive scale. At the same time, he discusses how AI could also strengthen cyber defense—if it is deployed carefully and responsibly. This episode will help you understand why skepticism, awareness, and simple habits may become your most important defenses in the age of AI-powered scams.