SMRTR TechJul 20, 2026Hacker News

AI Voice Phishing Performs on Par with Human Scammers at a Fraction of the Cost

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AI voice scams are now nearly as convincing as human scammers — and far cheaper to run. A study of 4,100 U.S. adults found that up to 36% of participants would or might fall for AI-generated voice phishing calls, with models like Sesame and ElevenLabs matching human persuasiveness. The biggest danger isn't superhuman manipulation — it's the low cost of automation, making large-scale fraud economically viable.

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