# Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to target people

https://mins.news/en/item/13282

- CNN, 2026-08-04 16:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/04/tech/ai-online-scams-protection?Date=20260804&Profile=CNN

> Cybercriminals are making increasing use of artificial intelligence to target individuals. The FBI says Americans lost more than $893 million to crimes linked to AI last year. The report highlights the growing role of AI in cybercrime and the financial damage associated with it.

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