Seeing Silicon | How I was scammed by an AI on LinkedIn
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The article discusses the issue of AI-created profiles on LinkedIn and how they have become a problem for the platform. The author shares her personal experience of being scammed by an AI-generated profile on LinkedIn. The profile had a perfect photo and a generic designation, but the profile description and education chronology felt like they were generated by an AI. The author realized that she had been scammed when she received a message with an attached document that turned out to be a virus. The profile, message, and document were deleted from her account within 20 minutes. The article mentions that AI-generated fake profiles have been a problem for LinkedIn since 2022. These profiles use computer-generated profile photos that are "indistinguishable" from real faces. LinkedIn has implemented measures to combat fake profiles, including automated fake account detection and a new AI image detector. The company removed over 15.1 million fake accounts in the first half of 2023. LinkedIn has also introduced real-life verifications and a feature called 'About This Profile' to provide more transparency. However, the article notes that it has become a cat-and-mouse game as AI capabilities improve. The author advises caution when adding people to her network and has reset her LinkedIn password. She also mentions observing her iPhone for signs of covert software. The article concludes by highlighting the benefits of a verified profile on LinkedIn.
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