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Hello and welcome to AI Tech News Today. I'm Aurora, and alongside my co-host Isabelle, we're here to bring you the latest developments in the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence. Today is October third, two thousand twenty-four, and we've got some significant news items lined up for you. Let's dive right in!

OpenAI breaks record. After weeks of speculation, OpenAI has officially secured an astounding six point six billion dollars in funding. This round is not just notable for its size; it marks the largest venture capital funding round ever, surpassing Elon Musk’s xAI funding earlier this year. The investment, which values OpenAI at an impressive one hundred fifty-seven billion dollars, included major investors like NVIDIA and Microsoft. This funding is set to help OpenAI enhance their capability in Artificial General Intelligence and potentially bring in a hundred billion dollars by twenty twenty-nine.

Meta's big move against scams. In response to an alarming rise in scams, Meta has launched the Fraud Intelligence Reciprocal Exchange, also known as FIRE, initially in the United Kingdom and Australia. This initiative aims to combat the use of AI-generated images for scamming on social media. Since its launch in April, Meta has taken down over nine thousand scam pages and eight thousand AI image scams. They plan to partner with more banks and enhance their fraud detection capabilities to keep ahead of this evolving issue.

Google forces start-up to quit? Character.ai, an AI start-up and chatbot creator, has announced a shift in strategy after being acquired by Google for two point seven billion dollars. The acquisition led to the departure of twenty percent of its staff, including co-founders. Now, CEO Dom Perella has stated that they will abandon plans for competing with major players like OpenAI and Microsoft, instead focusing on improving their consumer chatbot products. This situation raises concerns about the competition landscape in the AI sector as larger companies swallow smaller start-ups.

That's a wrap for today's news highlights in the AI world. We encourage you to stay informed and engaged with the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence. Thanks for tuning in to AI Tech News Today, and remember, the future is here, and it's powered by AI!

OpenAI Secures Record-Breaking $6.6 Billion Funding as Meta Takes Strides Against Scam AI Images

Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for October 4, 2024. I'm Alex Achten, Director of Communications & Media Relations of the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Throughout this podcast, we have discussed many scams, ranging from QR and AI voice cloning to Olympic and toll road scams. The latest scam to make the rounds is a perfect example of no low being too low for identity criminals. 

There are many different variations of funeral scams: Prepaid package funeral scams, impersonation scams and burial insurance scams, to name a few. However, have you heard of funeral streaming scams? We will discuss them.

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Explore the deceptive and dangerous world of sextortion scams in this revealing episode. Hear from experts and victims about how these scams work, their devastating effects, and what you can do to avoid them. This podcast offers practical advice and real stories to help you stay safe and secure online.

Podcast Episode 1: Sextortion Scams and its Alarming Statistics

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Episode 2: Cyberbullying - 7 in 10 Could Be Victims in 2025

Even tech savvy GenZers are being targeted by online scammers.   What can you do now to improve cybersecurity?   Google security expert Grace Hoyt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination interview: Online scammers target GenZ (and more). Tips from Google.

In this episode, we explore the shocking rise of WhatsApp scams and their predicted $1.5 billion impact by 2025. We’ll break down the most common scams—from romance manipulation to crypto fraud—and explain how scammers are evolving their tactics to exploit trust and emotion. Learn about the most vulnerable targets, why corporations could face $12 billion in fines, and practical tips to protect yourself from falling victim to these increasingly sophisticated schemes. Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your data!

Episode 3: Whatsapp Scams

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