Deep love or deepfake? Dating in the time of AI

Beth Hyland, a Michigan resident, fell victim to a romance scam, losing $26,000 to a con artist using deepfake technology. Scammers are using AI to create convincing fake videos and photos, making detection difficult. Experts predict a surge in deepfake-related scams, prompting calls for dating apps to enhance fraud prevention measures. Hyland shared her story with U.S.