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AI Identity Theft Explained: The Scary New Tricks (and the Simple Ways to Outsmart Them)
Here’s the thing about scammers: they’re lazy. They’ve always been lazy. In the past, that meant laughably bad grammar in emails (“Dear Esteemed Sir, kindly send me your Social Securitys”). Now? They’ve outsourced the work to Artificial Intelligence. Which means…
Which Image is Real? Tri-Color Heron
Below are 4 images. Only one is real. I know this because I took it myself. My photo is of a Tri-Color Heron near Melbourne, Florida. The other images are AI-generated. I created them using Ideogram.ai and ChatGPT. Which one…
Talking to a Bot or a Scammer? How to Spot the Fakers in a World of AI Chat
The other day, I got a pop-up on a website. “Hello!” it said, chipper as a songbird. “My name is Brenda. How can I help you today?” I needed to know if they shipped to Antarctica, a pressing question for…
Is Your Social Media Reading Your Mind? How AI Shapes What You See Online
Have you ever had a private conversation with your spouse about, say, the urgent need for a flamingo-shaped pool float, only to find your Facebook feed suddenly plastered with ads for every inflatable tropical bird known to man? It’s enough…
Which Image is Real? Tranquil Harbor
Below are 4 images. Only one is real. I know this because I took it myself. My photo is of the waterfront in the beautiful town of Alesund, Norway. The other images are AI-generated. I created them using Ideogram.ai. Which…
The Robots Are Selling Snake Oil: How to Spot AI-Powered Shopping Scams
Stop!! Before you hit “Buy Now” to pick up that knee cream that lets you dunk like LeBron James. Or miracle glasses that claim to see the future. Or a $12 pillow that promises “inner peace.” If a product sounds…
Your Smart Home’s Little Secrets: What AI Devices are Collecting About You (and How to Stop Them)
The other day, I was confiding in my golden retriever, Barnaby, about my creaky knee. Just a private, man-to-dog chat. Barnaby, by the way, is a top-notch listener but gives medical advice that mostly involves more treats and naps. That…
Fact vs. Fiction in the AI Age: Your Guide to Spotting Online Baloney
Have you ever received an email from your cousin Barb that made you spit out your coffee? The one claiming that scientists discovered a species of squirrel in Peru that can yodel the national anthem? And for a moment, just…
From Booking to Boarding: How AI Simplifies Travel for Seniors
Planning a trip used to feel like a second career. Find a hotel with a walk-in shower. Check if the restaurant has steps… and then another set of steps to the restroom. Try to decode a menu written in a…
Building Your Digital Estate Plan: Your Guide to a Seamless (and Stress-Free) Digital Legacy
Remember the good old days when “estate planning” mostly meant figuring out who got your antique teacup collection and your prized garden gnome? Ah, simpler times. Now, if you pass without a plan, your heirs might inherit a digital headache…
