The Epidemic in Deepfake Financial Scams and Potential Cures

The Epidemic in Deepfake Financial Scams and Potential Cures

April 3, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of AI-driven financial scams and potential measures for individuals and governments to combat them.

Nobody wants to get scammed, yet everyone has a story about it happening to them or someone they know. In the age of AI, scams are more elaborate and devious than ever. So what can you do about it? Anya Schiffrin and Alice Marwick join David Rothkopf to discuss their recent policy brief about the scourge of AI scams, what governments can do to stem the growing tide of scams, and how individuals can protect themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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